The Smashing Machine

"The Smashing Machine" is a gritty biopic of UFC pioneer Mark Kerr, starring Dwayne Johnson, emphasizing his MMA rise, painkiller addiction, and personal turmoil. Directed by Benny Safdie, it prioritizes raw character drama and real-life struggles over any progressive politics, social justice, identity themes, or forced diversity. No evident woke messaging in plot, casting, or promotion.