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Concussion

Even legends need a hero

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.

2h 3m2015PG-13TMDb 7.1

Drama

English

Crew and Cast

Peter LandesmanPeter LandesmanDirectorWill SmithWill SmithDr. Bennet OmaluAlec BaldwinAlec BaldwinDr. Julian BailesAlbert BrooksAlbert BrooksDr. Cyril WechtGugu Mbatha-RawGugu Mbatha-RawPrema MutisoDavid MorseDavid MorseMike WebsterArliss HowardArliss HowardDr. Joseph MaroonMike O'MalleyMike O'MalleyDaniel SullivanEddie MarsanEddie MarsanDr. Steven DeKoskyHill HarperHill HarperChristopher JonesAdewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeAdewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeDave DuersonStephen MoyerStephen MoyerDr. Ron HamiltonRichard T. JonesRichard T. JonesAndre WatersPaul ReiserPaul ReiserDr. Elliot PellmanLuke WilsonLuke WilsonRoger GoodellMatthew WilligMatthew WilligJustin StrzelczykElizabeth TullochElizabeth TullochKeana StrzelczykJason DavisJason DavisDefense AttorneySara LindseySara LindseyGracieKevin JiggettsKevin JiggettsFBI AgentGary GrubbsGary GrubbsFBI AgentL. Scott CaldwellL. Scott CaldwellWaters' MotherJoni BovillJoni BovillMrs. ScottJoshua Elijah ReeseJoshua Elijah ReeseGraveyard TechHolt McCallanyHolt McCallanyAngry Neurologist
David FlickHospital Security GuardKelley DavisKelley DavisAssistantSamara LeeSamara LeeStrzelczyk's DaughterNathan HollabaughNathan HollabaughYoung ReporterBritanni JohnsonBritanni JohnsonRachel GreenRandy KovitzRandy KovitzDeputy Mayor

Storyline

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.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
12 November 2015
Runtime
2h 3m
Rating
PG-13
TMDB score
7.1 / 10 (2,785 votes)

Production

Director
Peter Landesman
Writers
Peter Landesman, Jeanne Marie Laskas
Studios
Village Roadshow Pictures, Columbia Pictures, The Cantillon Company
Countries
United States of America

Box Office

Budget
$35.0M
Revenue
$50.4M
Profit
$15.4M
Return
1.4×

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English