Dwayne Johnson portrays MMA legend Mark Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine.’ Learn about Kerr’s background and drug addiction, ...

Despite critical acclaim Johnson's film falls in the streaming charts ...

A24’s version takes a different approach. Director Benny Safdie, in his first solo directorial effort, draws from that documentary while expanding on Kerr’s inner world. Safdie worked closely with ...

Minor spoiler alert! We're discussing plot points from "The Smashing Machine" (in theaters now), so be warned if you want to go in completely cold. With the new sports drama “The Smashing Machine,” ...

This article contains spoilers for The Smashing Machine. The Smashing Machine's most important critic is the man who inspired it all. And legendary mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr tells ...

“The Smashing Machine” recounts the success and struggles of Ultimate Fighting Championship champion Mark Kerr. Relying on his own professional wrestling background, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gives a ...

Dwayne Johnson was not one of the best actors of 2025, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Sorry, ...

Ken Shamrock recently spoke about The Smashing Machine, and its portrayal of Mark Kerr’s career and emotional struggle with addiction. The film stars Dwayne Johnson and focuses on Kerr’s career from ...

By The Associated Press Dwayne Johnson transforming into MMA pioneer Mark Kerr for “The Smashing Machine” and Louis Tomlinson releasing his third solo album are some of the new ...

A heavyweight legend makes his long-awaited debut in the UFC 5 roster If you ever thought your toughest opponent was your controller, think again—because UFC 5 just dropped a fighter who used to smash ...

In the new Benny Safdie film, “The Smashing Machine” tells the story of mixed martial artist and UFC champion Mark Kerr. The film highlights Kerr during the peak of his career, while also showing the ...

The new A24 drama The Smashing Machine starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson represents more than another sports biopic. It delivers a raw and emotional retelling of one of the most fascinating lives in ...