Is The Smashing Machine sad?

Yes, very. More sad than 91% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Smashing Machine violent?

Yes. More violent than 80% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Smashing Machine scary?

Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does The Smashing Machine end with hope?

Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Smashing Machine easy watching?

Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

The Smashing Machine

Name: The Smashing Machine
Genre: Drama, History, Action
Released: 2025
Duration: 123 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk

The unforgettable true story of a UFC legend.

Directed by Benny Safdie

Produced by A24, Seven Bucks Productions

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.

Clusters

Trapped by Fate, Undone by History Working-Class Loyalty and Betrayal Toxic Romantic Relationships Soldiers Facing Wartime Hardship Sports and Competitions

Genres

Drama History Action

Keywords

Sports Drug Addiction Biography Based On True Story Mixed Martial Arts (mma)Price Of Fame 1990s Sports Drama Depressed Self Awareness Biographical Drama

Where to watch

StreamHBO Max
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Questions people ask

Is The Smashing Machine sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Is The Smashing Machine violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is The Smashing Machine scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does The Smashing Machine end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is The Smashing Machine easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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