Dwayne Johnson is playing MMA and UFC fighter Mark Kerr in the biopic "The Smashing Machine." Johnson looks unrecognizable in the movie, appearing to wear a wig and prosthetics. "The Smashing Machine, ...

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 ...

From "Rocky" to "Rush," so many sports movies, whether they're about boxing, racing or any number of athletic competitions, are often about the glory of victory and the arduous journey to get there.

Writer/director Benny Safdie‘s "The Smashing Machine" is a true story that exalts its subject - mixed martial arts pioneer Mark Kerr (played by Dwayne Johnson) - without shying away from the dark ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says taking on the roll of UFC champion Mark Kerr in his latest film, "The Smashing Machine," was an "honor," even after the movie posted disappointing box ...

As The Smashing Machine nears its release date on Friday, Oct. 3, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson hasn’t been hard to find. The source material for the A24 biopic focused on UFC legend Mark Kerr; however, ...

Dwayne Johnson on the morning of his first Golden Globe nomination for 'The Smashing Machine' talks about how theatrical can ...

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is one of the biggest stars in the world and has been for some time. Unfortunately, even his star power couldn't help turn A24's buzzy "The Smashing Machine" into a hit.

Discover What’s Streaming On: Even thought the Rock’s Smashing Machine movie wasn’t the critically-acclaimed or box-office hit that A24 was hoping for, the studio now has another chance to drum up ...