‘The Smashing Machine’ Now Streaming at Home
One month after its theatrical debut, The Smashing Machine is now available to stream at home. This sports biopic from A24 features Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson portraying MMA fighter and UFC world champion Mark Kerr.
Plot and Cast
The Smashing Machine follows Kerr's career, showcasing how his relentless pursuit of greatness turned him into a legend while nearly costing him everything. Emily Blunt stars alongside Johnson as Dawn Staples, Kerr’s ex-wife.
Premiere and Awards
The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in August 2025. Director Benny Safdie received the Silver Lion for Best Direction for his work on the movie.
Streaming and Purchase Details
- The Smashing Machine is available on-demand on platforms such as Prime Video.
- Released digitally in November 2025.
- Priced at $24.99 for purchase or $19.99 for rental.
- No paid Amazon Prime membership is required to buy the film, but a free Amazon account is necessary to access it anytime.
- Rentals last 30 days but expire 48 hours after playback begins.
“The Smashing Machine” premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in August 2025, where its director, Benny Safdie, won the Silver Lion for Best Direction.
Written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and New York Post’s streaming property, Decider.
Author's Summary
This gripping biopic starring Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr delivers a powerful story of ambition and sacrifice, now easy to watch at home on major streaming platforms.