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Concussion

Play trailer 2:08 Poster for Concussion PG-13 Released Dec 25, 2015 2h 1m Drama Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online It's not particularly dramatic or even fascinating to watch. Rated: C+ Sep 1, 2017 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Michael J. Casey Michael J. Cinema An important discovery indeed, but an unimportant movie. Rated: 2/5 Aug 14, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kevin A Excellent movie, that brings to light an issue involving most contact sports that at for so long was either brushed aside or minimized, however in the case of this film it was clearly a suppression of information attempt by the NFL Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Rich B Will Smith needs accent coaching. Not believable. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/24 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Producer
Ridley Scott, Giannina Facio, David Wolthoff, Larry Shuman, Elizabeth Cantillon
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
Runtime
2h 1m
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