The Smashing Machine

The Smashing Machine

The unforgettable true story of a UFC legend.

2025123 min6.4 / 10

A gritty biographical drama about a UFC fighter's rise amid the destructive grip of addiction and personal turmoil, grounded in the 1990s sports world.

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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