6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Smashing Machine (2025)
The Smashing Machine (2025)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film centers on the personal struggles of MMA fighter Mark Kerr, including opioid addiction and relationships, with all available information indicating an apolitical focus on individual biography and drama.
The movie features an explicit race-swap with Dwayne Johnson portraying a historically white character. However, the narrative itself does not appear to focus on or explicitly critique traditional identities or incorporate strong DEI themes, according to available information.
Secondary
The film is a biopic about Mark Kerr, a historically white American MMA fighter. Dwayne Johnson, who is Black and Samoan, has been cast to portray him, constituting a race swap.
Based on available plot summaries, synopses, and reviews, *The Smashing Machine* (2025) does not appear to feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a heterosexual relationship and sports drama, with no references to queer identities or storylines.
Based on available information, 'The Smashing Machine' does not depict any transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on an MMA fighter's struggles with addiction and relationships, with no elements of gender transformation present in plot summaries or character descriptions, leading to an N/A rating for portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film portrays real-life figures Mark Kerr and Dawn Staples. Their on-screen genders, played by Dwayne Johnson (male) and Emily Blunt (female) respectively, align with their established historical genders, indicating no gender swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.3
6.5
Critic Ratings
7.1
6.5
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