The Smashing Machine (2025)
The unforgettable true story of a UFC legend.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Dwayne Johnson
as Mark Kerr
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Emily Blunt
as Dawn Staples
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Ryan Bader
as Mark Coleman
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Bas Rutten
as Bas Rutten
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Oleksandr Usyk
as Igor Vovchanchyn
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Lyndsey Gavin
as Elizabeth Coleman
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Zoe Kosovic
as McKenzie Coleman
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Satoshi Ishii
as Enson Inoue
- James Moontasri as Akira Shoji
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Yoko Hamamura
as Kazuyuki Fujita
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Paul Cheng
as Masaaki Satake
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Andre Tricoteux
as Paul Varelans
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Marcus Aurelio
as Mestre Hulk
- Roberto "Cyborg" Abreu as Fábio Gurgel
- Jerin Valel as Sergio Batarelli
- Raja Flores as Dr. Cortez
- Egidiyus Klimas as Igor's Manager
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Randi Lynne
as Receptionist
Crew
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Benny Safdie
Director
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Maceo Bishop
Director of Photography
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Benny Safdie
Editor
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Nala Sinephro
Original Music Composer
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Dany Garcia
Producer
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David Koplan
Producer
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Dwayne Johnson
Producer
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Eli Bush
Producer
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Beau Flynn
Producer
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Hiram Garcia
Producer
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Benny Safdie
Screenplay
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