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Concussion

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2015 | 123 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.1 out of 10), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Friday Night Lights or Richard Jewell, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.. Plus: Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $50 million worldwide on a $35 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 196K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Landesman

  • Will SmithDr. Bennet Omalu
  • Alec BaldwinDr. Julian Bailes
  • Albert BrooksDr. Cyril Wecht
  • Gugu Mbatha-RawPrema Mutiso
  • David MorseMike Webster
  • Arliss HowardDr. Joseph Maroon
  • Mike O'MalleyDaniel Sullivan
  • Eddie MarsanDr. Steven DeKosky
  • Hill HarperChristopher Jones
  • Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeDave Duerson