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Concussion

PG-1320152h 3mPeter Landesman
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 58% · Metacritic 55

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"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.

Drama
American FootballConcussionBiographyBased On True StoryDoctorSocial JusticeProfessional SportsBrain DamageSports InjuryNfl (national Football League)

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What is Concussion (2015) about?

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.

Who stars in Concussion?

Concussion stars Will Smith (Dr. Bennet Omalu), Alec Baldwin (Dr. Julian Bailes), Albert Brooks (Dr. Cyril Wecht), Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Prema Mutiso), David Morse (Mike Webster). The film was directed by Peter Landesman.

How long is Concussion?

Concussion has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2015. It is rated PG-13.

Is Concussion worth watching?

Concussion holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 58. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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