Concussion

PG-13

Released Dec 25, 2015

2 hr. 1 min.

Drama

Biography

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While conducting an autopsy on former NFL football player Mike Webster (David Morse), forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith) discovers neurological deterioration that is similar to Alzheimer's disease. Omalu names the disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy and publishes his findings in a medical journal. As other athletes face the same diagnosis, the crusading doctor embarks on a mission to raise public awareness about the dangers of football-related head trauma.

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Critics Consensus

Concussion lands a solid, well-acted hit on its impressively timely subject matter, even if its traditional sports drama structure is a little too safe to deserve a full-on dance in the end zone.

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Rich B

Will Smith needs accent coaching. Not believable.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Wendell Shorteyes

People who are employed as critics are either out of touch news folks whose primary interest is something other than film, or hacks who couldn't hack it in the industry

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/18/23

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Sofia F

interesting story and super cast yet something went wrong in the writing of this movie. something in timing, music or dialogue just doesn't work.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

They played it safe, and figured they had a winner with Big Will in the driving seat, with one hell of a meaty subject. Alas, they should have cast a Nigerian actor. and should have delivered a much better ending than they did. It's a really enjoyable movie, given the subject matter and the development of the story

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

This film is very one sided. Does not give credit to how much effort the NFL and other sports has taken to mitigate the problem. Bad representation and misleading.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/03/22

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Audience Member

Starring the slapper himself.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Peter Landesman

Director

Will Smith

Dr. Bennet Omalu

Alec Baldwin

Dr. Julian Bailes

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Prema Mutiso

Arliss Howard

Dr. Joseph Maroon

Paul Reiser

Dr. Elliot Pellman

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Concussion: Official Clip - You Want to End the NFL

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Concussion: Official Clip - It's Business

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Concussion: Official Clip - Their Boogeyman

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Concussion: Official Clip - Football Killed Mike Webster

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Concussion: Official Clip - The Gift of Knowing

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Concussion: Official Clip - I'm Here For Science

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Concussion: Official Clip - Indicted

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Concussion: Official Clip - We Will Have This Family

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Concussion: Official Clip - They Own Neuroscience

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Concussion: Official Clip - Accepted as an American

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

It's not particularly dramatic or even fascinating to watch.

Rated: C+

Sep 1, 2017

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

The film is never less than watchable, and thanks to the collective efforts of Smith, Morse, Baldwin and Brooks it's oftentimes more than that.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 16, 2016

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

A crusading whistleblower movie, not too far from (though slightly inferior to) 'The Insider,' both an actor's showcase and a vehicle for creating restrained goosebumps.

Apr 27, 2016

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Will Smith delivers an Oscar-worthy performance and while Concussion isn't a bad film, the filmmakers should have trusted their gut instincts.

Feb 13, 2022

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Center for Media Studies

Will Smith shows his ability to capture an audience with his powerful portrayal of an ordinary man following his conscience.

Sep 13, 2021

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Michael J. Casey

Michael J. Cinema

An important discovery indeed, but an unimportant movie.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 14, 2021

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Synopsis

While conducting an autopsy on former NFL football player Mike Webster (David Morse), forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith) discovers neurological deterioration that is similar to Alzheimer's disease. Omalu names the disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy and publishes his findings in a medical journal. As other athletes face the same diagnosis, the crusading doctor embarks on a mission to raise public awareness about the dangers of football-related head trauma.

Director: Peter Landesman
Executive Producer: Michael Schaefer, David Crockett, Ben Waisbren, Bruce Berman, Greg Basser
Screenwriter: Peter Landesman
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: The Cantillon Company, Scott Free Productions, Cara Films, Shuman Co.
Rating: PG-13 (Some Disturbing Images|Language|Thematic Material)
Genre: Drama, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 17, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $33.8M

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