The Smashing Machine
dir. Benny Safdie · 2025
Life is a struggle between personal ambition and the destructive forces that can derail it.
Mark Kerr stands in the center of the octagon, the roar of the crowd echoing in his ears, yet the shadows of his past loom larger than any opponent. As he grapples with the demons of addiction that threaten to derail his career, the film immerses you in a visceral exploration of strength and fragility.
Dwayne "THE ROCK" Johnson will portray former MMA/UFC champion Mark Kerr aka "The Smashing Machine" in a story based on the true events surrounding Kerr's life and rise through the MMA world which was unfortunately derailed by his opioid addiction.
