15-minute standing ovation for Dwayne Johnson's The Smashing Machine in Venice

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 (9 hours ago)
Dwayne Johnson got emotional as his film The Smashing Machine received a 15-minute standing ovation during its world premiere Monday at the Venice Film Festival.

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News video: Dwayne Johnson was in floods of tears as The Smashing Machine received a 15-minute standing ovation

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson was overwhelmed by the Venice Film Festival reaction to his new movie The Smashing Machine.

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