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Where can I stream The Smashing Machine?
In the United States, The Smashing Machine streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 27 other countries.
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Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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The unforgettable true story of a UFC legend.
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.
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Is The Smashing Machine worth watching?
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DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 65).
Will I feel good after watching The Smashing Machine?
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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.
Is The Smashing Machine plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Was The Smashing Machine a box office flop?
Budget$50 million
Box office$21 million
Yes: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 42% of its budget.