Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

Concussion

  • 20152015
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
94K
YOUR RATING
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
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.
Play trailer2:09
38 Videos
59 Photos
  • Biography
  • Drama
  • Sport
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.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
94K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Peter Landesman
  • Writers
    • Peter Landesman
    • Jeanne Marie Laskas(based on the GQ article "Game Brain" by)
  • Stars
    • Will Smith
    • Alec Baldwin
    • Albert Brooks
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Landesman
  • Writers
    • Peter Landesman
    • Jeanne Marie Laskas(based on the GQ article "Game Brain" by)
  • Stars
    • Will Smith
    • Alec Baldwin
    • Albert Brooks
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 217User reviews
    • 244Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 16 nominations

    Videos38

    International Trailer
    Trailer 2:09
    International Trailer
    Trailer #2
    Trailer 2:33
    Trailer #2
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:02
    Official Trailer
    Boogie Man
    Clip 0:34
    Boogie Man
    Boogie Man
    Clip 0:34
    Boogie Man
    Exclusive Clip
    Clip 0:32
    Exclusive Clip
    Tell The Truth
    Clip 1:55
    Tell The Truth
    Wrong Person
    Clip 0:52
    Wrong Person
    Wrong Person
    Clip 0:52
    Wrong Person
    Tell The Truth
    Clip 1:55
    Tell The Truth
    Football Owns Sunday
    Clip 0:47
    Football Owns Sunday
    Football Owns Sunday
    Clip 0:47
    Football Owns Sunday

    Photos59

    Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Concussion (2015)
    Will Smith and Gugu Mbatha-Raw in Concussion (2015)
    Will Smith in Concussion (2015)
    Will Smith and Alec Baldwin in Concussion (2015)
    Will Smith, Peter Landesman, and Bennet Omalu in Concussion (2015)
    Will Smith in Concussion (2015)
    Will Smith and Peter Landesman in Concussion (2015)
    Concussion (2015)
    Concussion (2015)
    Concussion (2015)
    Concussion (2015)
    Concussion (2015)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Will Smith
    Will Smith
    • Dr. Bennet Omaluas Dr. Bennet Omalu
    Alec Baldwin
    Alec Baldwin
    • Dr. Julian Bailesas Dr. Julian Bailes
    Albert Brooks
    Albert Brooks
    • Dr. Cyril Wechtas Dr. Cyril Wecht
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Mike Websteras Mike Webster
    Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    • Prema Mutisoas Prema Mutiso
    Arliss Howard
    Arliss Howard
    • Dr. Joseph Maroonas Dr. Joseph Maroon
    Mike O'Malley
    Mike O'Malley
    • Daniel Sullivanas Daniel Sullivan
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Dr. Steven DeKoskyas Dr. Steven DeKosky
    Hill Harper
    Hill Harper
    • Christopher Jonesas Christopher Jones
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    • Dave Duersonas Dave Duerson
    Stephen Moyer
    Stephen Moyer
    • Dr. Ron Hamiltonas Dr. Ron Hamilton
    Richard T. Jones
    Richard T. Jones
    • Andre Watersas Andre Waters
    Paul Reiser
    Paul Reiser
    • Dr. Elliot Pellmanas Dr. Elliot Pellman
    Luke Wilson
    Luke Wilson
    • Roger Goodellas Roger Goodell
    Sara Lindsey
    Sara Lindsey
    • Gracieas Gracie
    Matthew Willig
    Matthew Willig
    • Justin Strzelczykas Justin Strzelczyk
    Elizabeth Tulloch
    Elizabeth Tulloch
    • Keana Strzelczykas Keana Strzelczyk
    • (as Bitsie Tulloch)
    Kevin Jiggetts
    Kevin Jiggetts
    • FBI Agentas FBI Agent
    • Director
      • Peter Landesman
    • Writers
      • Peter Landesman
      • Jeanne Marie Laskas(based on the GQ article "Game Brain" by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

    More like this

    Seven Pounds
    7.6
    Seven Pounds
    Collateral Beauty
    6.7
    Collateral Beauty
    Hitch
    6.6
    Hitch
    Focus
    6.6
    Focus
    Ali
    6.7
    Ali
    The Pursuit of Happyness
    8.0
    The Pursuit of Happyness
    Hancock
    6.4
    Hancock
    Concussion
    5.6
    Concussion
    After Earth
    4.8
    After Earth
    Invictus
    7.3
    Invictus
    Coach Carter
    7.3
    Coach Carter
    Bad Boys II
    6.6
    Bad Boys II

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • 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)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Birthday To You
      Written by Mildred J. Hill and Patty S. Hill (as Patty Smith Hill)

    User reviews217

    Review
    Top 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.
    helpful•125
    29
    • dv-12048
    • Dec 28, 2015

    Details

    Edit
    • 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
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Will Smith in Concussion (2015)
    Top Gap
    What is the Hindi language plot outline for Concussion (2015)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The 10 Most Anticipated Marvel and DC Movies
    See the full list
    Image caption not available
    2:14
    The Most Anticipated Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.