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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Dwayne Johnson plays pioneer UFC fighter Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine, the movie from Independent Spirit Award-winner writer-director Benny Safdie. Called a “compellingly gritty and offbeat” by THR‘s Jordan Mintzer, the sports drama is now available to watch online. Before it streams on demand on HBO Max, The Smashing Machine, which won the Silver Lion during the Venice International Film Festival, is available to buy or rent online on digital in 4K Ultra HD starting at $19.99 at Prime Video, Apple TV and elsewhere. At a Glance: How to Watch The Smashing Machine Online Below, watch the official trailer and keep reading for more details on where to stream The Smashing Machine online, including when it’s expected to land on HBO Max. Where to Stream The Smashing Machine Online Distributed by A24, The Smashing Machine is expected to stream on HBO Max when the sports drama’s current theatrical run is over sometime in late November or early December. Until then, The Smashing Machine is available to rent in 4K Ultra HD for $19.99, or to buy for $24.99 on Prime Video, Apple TV and other video-on-demand platforms. When The Smashing Machine eventually arrives on HBO Max, a subscription will be required to watch on demand. The streaming service starts at $9.99 per month with ads and is available as a Prime Video channel and on DirecTV. HBO Max is home to hit originals such as Emmy-winning series Succession, The White Lotus, Hacks, Euphoria, Game of Thrones, Veep and much more. You can bundle HBO Max with Hulu and Disney+ starting at $16.99 to save up to 43 percent on all three services. Learn more about what HBO Max offers, including pricing, catalog and special deals and bundles here. The Smashing Machine: Plot, Cast, Run Time Written and directed by Benny Safdie (Good Time, Uncut Gems), The Smashing Machine follows Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson), a mixed-martial arts fighter during the early days of the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the late 90s. He fights with his personal demons and his rocky relationship with his girlfriend Dawn (Emily Blunt), while he strives for glory in the ring against his best friend Mark (Ryan Bader). The movie also stars Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk, Jonathan Corbblah, Andre Tricoteux, Raja Flores and others. It runs at two hours and three minutes.
