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If early reviews have it right, Dwayne Johnson puts in an award-worthy performance in The Smashing Machine . The actor and former pro wrestler plays two-time UFC Heavyweight champ Mark Kerr in the film , which portrays the fighter's struggles with substance abuse throughout his career. If you’re looking to see if The Rock’s acting has what it takes to secure the Oscar, the film opens in theaters starting Friday, October 3. For everyone else waiting to stream at home, you might not want to miss out on this one before awards season.

The Smashing Machine is directed by Benny Safdie, who previously directed Uncut Gems with his brother, Josh. The Mark Kerr biopic marks his first solo film. The pair individually pursued other projects after Gems —Josh directed Marty Supr

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