Dir: Benny Safdie | USA | 2025 | 123 mins

Cast | Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt

 

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in Benny Safdie’s (Uncut Gems) hotly anticipated dramatisation of the life of Mark Kerr.

In a transformative performance, a near unrecognisable Johnson plays legendary mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr as he battles opponents – and intense, self-destructive personal demons – at the height of his career, supported by his girlfriend Dawn Staples (Blunt). A fascinating, gritty and involving story, brilliantly choreographed and performed, The Smashing Machine recalls Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler in its very American study of masculinity and vulnerability, fears and fame.

 

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION FOR THIS FILM:

WATCHWORD - a discreet closed-captioning system, ensuring that only those wearing supplied smart glasses can see the captions. These glasses can be worn over prescription glasses and around cochlear implants. Users can alter the size, colour, brightness, position and focus to their personal preference. 

AUDIO DESCRIPTION - a recorded narration describes visual elements of the film - in gaps in the dialogue - through personal headphones. The film soundtrack is broadcast to cinema speakers in the usual way. The volume of each ear can be altered independently by the user. 

HARD OF HEARING - using our wireless headphones, the film soundtrack is broadcast direct to the user who can control the volume of each ear independently. This is also perfect for anyone sensitive to loud noises.

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