Concussion

Play trailer

2:08

Concussion

PG-13

Released Dec 25, 2015

2h 1m

Drama

Biography

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

Tomatometer

Popcornmeter

58%

Tomatometer

204 Reviews

74%

Popcornmeter

25,000+ Ratings

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.

Watch on Fandango at Home

Buy Now

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.

Read Critics Reviews

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 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

John W

This movie I hope will make some of the young people who are playing football think twice about using the helmet and neck brace to tackle. The movie also shows that people are nothing but tools for the rich to amuse themselves.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/27/25

Full Review

Colby R

It takes up three entire class periods so we don't have to do any work. Highly recommend to all teachers. MUST WATCH

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/10/25

Full Review

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

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

Read all reviews

Read More

Read Less

POST RATING

WRITE A REVIEW

EDIT REVIEW

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

Concussion: Official Clip - You Want to End the NFL

4:14

Concussion: Official Clip - Their Boogeyman

2:12

Concussion: Official Clip - Football Killed Mike Webster

2:15

Concussion: Official Clip - The Gift of Knowing

2:57

Concussion: Official Clip - It's Business

1:31

Concussion: Official Clip - I'm Here For Science

2:16

Concussion: Official Clip - Indicted

1:51

Concussion: Official Clip - We Will Have This Family

2:30

Concussion: Official Clip - Accepted as an American

2:35

Concussion: Official Clip - They Own Neuroscience

2:34

View more videos

Brain on Fire

13%

67%

Brain on Fire

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Brain on Fire

Sully

85%

84%

Sully

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Sully

Big Eyes

72%

68%

Big Eyes

Watchlist

Brian Banks

64%

97%

Brian Banks

Watchlist

TRAILER

for Brian Banks

The Soloist

57%

56%

The Soloist

Watchlist

TRAILER

for The Soloist

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Concussion: B-Roll

3:31

Concussion: International Trailer 1

2:08

Concussion: Trailer 2

2:31

Concussion: Trailer 1

2:00

View more videos

View more photos

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

Most Popular at Home Now