The Smashing Machine
“The unforgettable true story of a UFC legend.”
In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, FlixFling |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Spain | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About The Smashing Machine
The Smashing Machine is a 2025 English-language drama, history and action film directed by Benny Safdie. The cast is led by Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
The Smashing Machine was produced by A24, Seven Bucks Productions, and Out for the Count and made in United States of America. It was released on October 1, 2025, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $50 million, it went on to gross $21 million worldwide.
- Director
- Benny Safdie
- Writers
- Benny Safdie
- Release date
- October 1, 2025
- OTT release
- November 4, 2025
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50 million
- Box office
- $21 million
- Production
- A24, Seven Bucks Productions, Out for the Count
The Smashing Machine cast & crew
The Smashing Machine was directed by Benny Safdie and written by Benny Safdie.
The cast features Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr, Emily Blunt as Dawn Staples, Ryan Bader as Mark Coleman, Bas Rutten as Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk as Igor Vovchanchyn, and Lyndsey Gavin as Elizabeth Coleman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nala Sinephro, cinematography is by Maceo Bishop, and it was produced by David Koplan and Dany Garcia.
Is The Smashing Machine worth watching?
The Smashing Machine holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 618 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and action, The Smashing Machine is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Smashing Machine
In United States, you can stream The Smashing Machine on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on November 4, 2025.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Smashing Machine
Dwayne Johnson
Mark Kerr
Emily Blunt
Dawn Staples
Ryan Bader
Mark Coleman
Bas Rutten
Bas Rutten
Oleksandr Usyk
Igor Vovchanchyn
Lyndsey Gavin
Elizabeth Coleman
Zoe Kosovic
McKenzie Coleman
Satoshi Ishii
Enson Inoue
James Moontasri
Akira Shoji
Yoko Hamamura
Kazuyuki Fujita
Paul Cheng
Masaaki Satake
Andre Tricoteux
Paul Varelans
The Smashing Machine — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Smashing Machine in United States?
The Smashing Machine is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The Smashing Machine on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Smashing Machine is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Smashing Machine in?
The Smashing Machine is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese, Ukrainian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Smashing Machine?
The Smashing Machine runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is The Smashing Machine rated?
The Smashing Machine is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 618 ratings.
▸When did The Smashing Machine release on OTT?
The Smashing Machine became available digitally on November 4, 2025.
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