The Smashing Machine

You're a fighter in the late '90s, hungry for the world title. But addiction and a toxic romance threaten to break you. Safdie shoots close, like a documentarian in the ring. The film lingers on what it costs to be the best.

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Benny Safdie directed The Smashing Machine in 2025. See Benny Safdie's full filmography, where to start with Benny Safdie, or where to go after you've seen everything by Benny Safdie.

The Smashing Machine was released in 2025 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 123 minutes.