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 opiod dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.
“The Smashing Machine isn’t a sports movie that wants to jerk a Pavolvian response of triumph out of us. It’s after something subtler and more moving.” ~Owen Gleiberman, Variety
“Johnson’s performance is out-and-out wonderful, a beady-eyed fusion of body and spirit…” ~Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire
“The Smashing Machine is a crunchily satisfying fight movie that innovates subtly.” ~Robbie Collin, The Telegraph
Director
Language
English
Closed Captions [CC]
English
Country
USA
Studios
VVS, A24
