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Concussion (2015)

PG-13 · 2015-11-12 · 2h 3m · EN
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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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Peter LandesmanDirector, WriterJeanne Marie LaskasWriter
Budget
$35M
Box office
$50.4M

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Will 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 Waters

Keywords

BiographyDoctorUsaAmerican footballHuman brainMedical dramaConcussionProfessional sportsBrain damageSports injuryNfl (national football league)

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Genre affinityDrama · HistoryTheme affinityBiography · Doctor · UsaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference187685Actor preference3277 · 3 · 40501Country preferenceUs

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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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Concussion has a runtime of 123 minutes.

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