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Concussion

Even legends need a hero

2015 · PG-13 · 2h 3m

Directed by Peter Landesman

7.1

TMDB audience score
2,800 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

  • Will Smith
    Dr. Bennet Omalu

  • Alec Baldwin
    Dr. Julian Bailes

  • Albert Brooks
    Dr. Cyril Wecht

  • Gugu Mbatha-Raw
    Prema Mutiso

  • David Morse
    Mike Webster

  • Arliss Howard
    Dr. Joseph Maroon

  • Mike O'Malley
    Daniel Sullivan

  • Eddie Marsan
    Dr. Steven DeKosky

  • Hill Harper
    Christopher Jones

  • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Dave Duerson

  • Stephen Moyer
    Dr. Ron Hamilton

  • Richard T. Jones
    Andre Waters

  • Paul Reiser
    Dr. Elliot Pellman

  • Luke Wilson
    Roger Goodell

  • Matthew Willig
    Justin Strzelczyk

  • Elizabeth Tulloch
    Keana Strzelczyk

  • Jason Davis
    Defense Attorney

  • Sara Lindsey
    Gracie