The Smashing Machine 2025
“The unforgettable true story of a UFC legend.”
What is The Smashing Machine?
The Smashing Machine is a film first released in 2025. Catalogued under Drama, History, Action.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 123 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 1, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- A24, Seven Bucks Productions, Out for the Count
- Budget
- $50,000,000
- Revenue
- $21,133,481
- Genres
- Drama, History, Action
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Overview
The Smashing Machine is a film first released in 2025. Catalogued under Drama, History, Action. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A rising MMA star fights personal demons while chasing greatness in the 1990s.”
- True‑story of a UFC pioneer
- Dwayne Johnson leads the cast
- Authentic 1990s mixed‑martial‑arts setting
- Depicts opioid addiction, which can be unsettling
- Runtime is over two hours
Watch it if you’re interested in gritty sports biographies that explore the cost of ambition.
The film contains intense fight scenes and themes of substance abuse, making it unsuitable for younger audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed The Smashing Machine?
It was written and directed by Benny Safdie.
Who stars in the film?
Dwayne Johnson appears as the lead performer.
When was the film released in the United States?
It opened on October 3, 2025.
What genres describe the movie?
It is classified as drama, history, and action, focusing on a biographical sports story.
What personal challenges does the protagonist face?
The story follows his battle with opioid dependence and a volatile romantic relationship.