Concussion

"Even legends need a hero"

Dec 25 2015 PG-13 2h 3m
Biography, Drama, Sport

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.

Plot

Will Smith stars in Concussion, 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.

Written by

Peter Landesman, Jeanne Marie Laskas

Directed by

Peter Landesman

Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia

Production Companies

The Shuman Company, Sony Pictures, Scott Free Productions, LStar Capital, The Cantillon Company, Columbia Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 16 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
102,579
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
55
Popularity
NA