“​​a fascinating essay on physique and fame”
—Sight & Sound
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The Smashing Machine

Opens Oct 3
Directed by Benny Safdie (2025)
With Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt
Benny Safdie (Good Time, Uncut Gems) directs his debut solo feature about legendary mixed martial artist and UFC fighter Mark Kerr. Shot on grainy 16mm and marked by Safdie’s unmistakable cinematic realism, The Smashing Machine features Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in a career-defining turn as the mythically massive fighter, alongside Emily Blunt in a tour-de-force performance as his then-wife, Dawn. The film earned Safdie the Silver Lion at Venice Film Festival this year.
“​​a fascinating essay on physique and fame”
—Sight & Sound

UPCOMING Screenings

      RUNNING TIME

      123min

      VENUE

      Peter Jay Sharp Building
      BAM Rose Cinemas

      FORMAT

      DCP

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      General Admission: $17
      Members: $8.50
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