The Smashing Machine

Dwayne Johnson stars as Mark Kerr in this biographical sports drama about his journey from up-and-coming mixed martial artist to UFC pioneer, navigating addiction and relationships along the way. Emily Blunt plays Kerr's girlfriend Dawn Staples, whose complicated relationship with Mark is put to the test by his struggles with opioid dependence. Ryan Bader and Bas Rutten appear as fellow fighters and coaches who aid Mark in his transformation.