The Smashing Machine

5 conversations · 2.6h

Ranked by depth, length, confidence & the podcast's track record — no editorial picks.

2025 · Drama, History, Action · 2h 3m

Budget $50M · Box office $21M

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 opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.

Director Benny Safdie

Writers Benny Safdie

Cinematography Maceo Bishop

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Movies First: Film Reviews & Insights

A Fighting Spirit: Unravelling the Dark Truths of 'The Smashing Machine'

Deep dive · 4m · Nov 2025 · match confidence 90%

The rest of the conversation

The guys take a swing at "The Smashing Machine"

Visually Stunning Movie Podcast

brief Oct 2025 · 14m

"The Smashing Machine" Movie Review

Mr. Coat's Movie Review Podcast

brief Sep 2025 · 2m

Also mentioned in 2 episodes — trailers, lists, passing references

The Smashing Machine with Benny Safdie and Christopher Nolan (Ep. 570)

The Director's Cut - A DGA Podcast

Oct 2025 · 34m

Best Picture Power Rankings and The Rock’s Oscar Bid in ‘The Smashing Machine,’ with Benny Safdie!

The Big Picture

Oct 2025 · 1.7h

Streaming from the publisher, never re-hosted, ads intact.