The Machine
“To be a hero, it takes a lot of gut.”
Synopsis
Bert Kreischer faces a familial crisis and the arrival of his estranged father when the ghost of his booze-soaked past arrives: a murderous mobster hellbent on kidnapping Bert back to the motherland to atone for his crimes. Together, he and his father must retrace the steps of his younger self in the midst of a war between a sociopathic crime family while they attempt to find common ground.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Red Band TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-23
Top Cast
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Bert Kreischer
Bert
Mark Hamill
Albert
Jimmy Tatro
Young Bert
Stephanie Kurtzuba
LeeAnn
Nikola Đuričko
Igor
Iva Babić
Idina
Martyn Ford
Sponge
Robert Maaser
Alexei
Jess Gabor
Sasha
Rita Bernard-Shaw
Ashley
Oleg Taktarov
Train Igor
Amelie Child-Villiers
Tatiana
Aleksandar Srećković 'Kubura'
Fedor
Jovan Savić
Irina's Father
Marko Nedeljković
Young Igor
Set Sjöstrand
Vanya
Mercedes De La Cruz
Teacher
Vladimir Gvojić
Train Banditti
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 25 DaysMay 26, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 20, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 15, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Atencio
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Biegel, Scotty Landes
- Original Score
- Joseph Trapanese
- Original Title
- The Machine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Shaken, Not Stirred Productions, Balkanic Media, Legendary Pictures, Uh Hundred Percent, Levity Productions, Screen Gems
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Atencio
Kevin Biegel, Scotty Landes
Joseph Trapanese
Eigil Bryld
Eleanor Infante
Judi Brown-Marmel, Bert Kreischer, Reg Tigerman, Peter Atencio, Philip Waley
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Biegel
Writer
Peter Atencio
Director
Scotty Landes
Writer
Eleanor Infante
Editor
Peter Atencio
Producer
Eigil Bryld
Director of Photography
Joseph Trapanese
Original Music Composer
Ivana Vasić
Costume Design
Aaron Osborne
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Machine
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What is The Machine about?
Bert Kreischer faces a familial crisis and the arrival of his estranged father when the ghost of his booze-soaked past arrives: a murderous mobster hellbent on kidnapping Bert back to the motherland to atone for his crimes. Together, he and his father must retrace the steps of his younger self in the midst of a war between a sociopathic crime family while they attempt to find common ground.
Who directed The Machine?
The Machine was directed by Peter Atencio.
Who stars in The Machine?
The principal cast of The Machine includes Bert Kreischer, Mark Hamill, Jimmy Tatro, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Nikola Đuričko.
When was The Machine released and how long is it?
The Machine was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Machine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Machine was composed by Joseph Trapanese.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Machine?
The Machine holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).