Concussion

Concussion (2015)

Drama2 hours and 3 minutes
71%
User score

Even legends need a hero

Description

A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world.

Peter Landesman
Writer, Director
Jeanne Marie Laskas
Writer

Actors

Will Smith
Will Smith
Dr. Bennet Omalu
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin
Dr. Julian Bailes
Albert Brooks
Albert Brooks
Dr. Cyril Wecht
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Prema Mutiso
David Morse
David Morse
Mike Webster
Arliss Howard
Arliss Howard
Dr. Joseph Maroon
Mike O'Malley
Mike O'Malley
Daniel Sullivan
Eddie Marsan
Eddie Marsan
Dr. Steven DeKosky
Hill Harper
Hill Harper
Christopher Jones
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Dave Duerson
Stephen Moyer
Stephen Moyer
Dr. Ron Hamilton
Richard T. Jones
Richard T. Jones
Andre Waters
Paul Reiser
Paul Reiser
Dr. Elliot Pellman
Luke Wilson
Luke Wilson
Roger Goodell
Matthew Willig
Matthew Willig
Justin Strzelczyk
Elizabeth Tulloch
Elizabeth Tulloch
Keana Strzelczyk
Jason Davis
Jason Davis
Defense Attorney
Sara Lindsey
Sara Lindsey
Gracie
Kevin Jiggetts
Kevin Jiggetts
FBI Agent
Gary Grubbs
Gary Grubbs
FBI Agent
Status

Released

Original language

English

Budget

$35,000,000

Revenue

$50,400,000

Keywords
american footballconcussionbiographydoctorprofessional sportsbrain damagesports injurynfl (national football league)medical dramahuman brain