Audiences will get a second chance to see Dwayne Johnson‘s most dramatic transformation of his career when “The Smashing Machine” lands on HBO Max on Jan. 23. Helmed by Benny Safdie, “The Smashing ...

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Directed and written by Benny Safdie, The Smashing Machine saw its theatrical release on October 3, 2025. The film received positive reviews from critics, yet it somehow failed to break the box-office ...

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Not many sports drama films capture the raw emotional intensity like Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, which follows the true story of MMA legend Mark Kerr. Produced by A24 and starring Dwayne ...

Since its premiere in Venice, critics have praised A24’s “The Smashing Machine” as a bold performance for Dwayne Johnson, playing against the electrifying, blockbuster-fueled image he has built since ...

Oscar-winning prosthetics artist admits creating a cauliflower ear for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in “The Smashing Machine” was the easiest thing for him to make. In the film, Johnson plays real-life ...