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The Smashing Machine vs Heartstopper Forever vs Heartstopper Forever — Compare
The Smashing Machine
Heartstopper Forever
Heartstopper Forever
AI Verdict
Comparing The Smashing Machine vs Heartstopper Forever vs Heartstopper Forever. The Smashing Machine leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
The Smashing Machine
7.5/10Biography, Drama, Sport
Heartstopper Forever
9.0/10Romance, Coming-of-Age, Drama
Heartstopper Forever
Romance, Drama, Coming-of-Age
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Critic vs Audience
| Specification | The Smashing Machine | Heartstopper Forever | Heartstopper Forever |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | A24 | See-Saw Films / Netflix | See-Saw Films / Netflix |
| Franchise | The Smashing Machine | Heartstopper | Heartstopper |
| Release Date | 2025-10-03 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 |
| Runtime | 123 min | 114 min | 114 min |
| Certification | R | — | — |
| Genres | Biography, Drama, Sport | Romance, Coming-of-Age, Drama | Romance, Drama, Coming-of-Age |
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, Oleksandr Usyk | Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown | Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown |
| Critic Rating | 7.5/10 | 9.0/10 | — |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 7 | 2,021 | 0 |
| Budget | $40,000,000 | — | — |
| Worldwide Gross | $19,700,000 | — | — |
| Awards | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Available On | A24, Apple TV, FindEdition | Netflix | Netflix |
| Pros | Career-best, transformational dramatic performance by Dwayne Johnson; Strong supporting work by Emily Blunt; Gritty, gro... | Confirmed 114-minute runtime; Final chapter of a highly searched Netflix romance; Kit Connor and Joe Locke return as Nic... | Strong existing Heartstopper fanbase; Kit Connor and Joe Locke return for the final chapter; Alice Oseman directly write... |
| Cons | Screenplay structure can feel repetitive during dramatic beats; Commercial box office performance fell well below expect... | The 114-minute film is shorter than a full television season; The story depends heavily on familiarity with the previous... | The story relies heavily on familiarity with the preceding three seasons; A single feature has less screen time than a f... |
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