‘The Smashing Machine’ Now Streaming at Home
One month after its theatrical release, The Smashing Machine is now available for streaming at home. This new sports biopic from A24 features Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as MMA fighter and UFC world champion Mark Kerr.
Plot and Cast
The Smashing Machine chronicles Kerr’s rise to fame, driven by an intense pursuit of greatness that nearly cost him everything. Emily Blunt co-stars 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 earned 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 including Prime Video.
- Released digitally in November 2025.
- Digital purchase price: $24.99; rental price: $19.99.
- No paid Amazon Prime membership required to buy, but a free Amazon account is necessary to access the film anytime.
- Rentals last 30 days and expire 48 hours after first playback.
“The Smashing Machine” was released on digital Nov. “The Smashing Machine” is available for digital purchase on Prime Video.
About the Reporter
This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and New York Post’s streaming property, Decider.
Author’s summary: The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson, tells the story of Mark Kerr’s MMA career and is now available to stream or buy on Prime Video with flexible access options.