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Concussion

  • 2015
  • PG-13
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Will Smith in Concussion (2015)
Will Smith stars in a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player.
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In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play.

  • Director
    • Peter Landesman
  • Writers
    • Peter Landesman
    • Jeanne Marie Laskas
  • Stars
    • Will Smith
    • Alec Baldwin
    • Albert Brooks
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    98K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Landesman
    • Writers
      • Peter Landesman
      • Jeanne Marie Laskas
    • Stars
      • Will Smith
      • Alec Baldwin
      • Albert Brooks
    • 219User reviews
    • 244Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 16 nominations

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    Boogie Man
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    Exclusive Clip
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    Tell The Truth
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    Wrong Person
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    Tell The Truth
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    Top cast

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    Will Smith
    Will Smith
    • Dr. Bennet Omalu
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Dr. Julian Bailes
    Albert Brooks
    Albert Brooks
    • Dr. Cyril Wecht
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Mike Webster
    Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    • Prema Mutiso
    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
    Sara Lindsey
    Sara Lindsey
    • Gracie
    Matthew Willig
    Matthew Willig
    • Justin Strzelczyk
    Elizabeth Tulloch
    Elizabeth Tulloch
    • Keana Strzelczyk
    • (as Bitsie Tulloch)
    Kevin Jiggetts
    Kevin Jiggetts
    • FBI Agent
    • Director
      • Peter Landesman
    • Writers
      • Peter Landesman
      • Jeanne Marie Laskas
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      During the theatrical release of the movie, Sony Pictures offered free advanced screenings and free screenings at Cinemark theaters to former NFL players and their families.
    • Goofs
      The film implies Cyril Wecht's prosecution was initiated to pressure Omalu to drop his research. Wecht was actually indicted three months before Omalu first published his findings.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Bennet Omalu: Need is not weak. Need is need. You have to be the best version of yourself. If you don't know what that is, you pick something and fake it

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Will Smith/Kirsten Dunst/Calvin Harris (2015)
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    User reviews219

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    Featured review
    9/10
    I'm not a Smith fan or a football fan but this is a must see
    The acting was Oscar worthy, the science behind the discovery was fascinating, and the fact that it's based on a true story is incredible. It's proof that one person can make a difference. What is more impressive is after watching the film I discovered that this movie was a watered-down version of the original script. Even though Sony tried to avoid legal issues with the NFL by softening the script, I still found it spellbinding.

    I will say that I think it's ironic Sony made a movie about a man taking a stand against the NFL yet Sony pictures, with all their resources, are too afraid to do the same.
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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Game Brain
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • LStar Capital
      • Scott Free Productions
      • The Cantillon Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $35,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $34,542,474
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,513,749
      • Dec 27, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $48,623,572
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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