Concussion Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Even legends need a hero.

Last modified: Feb. 26, 2016

Concussion

Director: Peter Landesman

Starring: Albert Brooks • Will Smith • Alec Baldwin • Gugu Mbatha-Raw • Bitsie Tulloch

PG-13 Drama N/A

69% WILL SEE 31% WON'T SEE

Plot: Will Smith stars in Concussion, 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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A
Albert Brooks
... Cyril Wecht

Ella McCay, THIS IS 40
Will Smith
... Dr. Bennet Omalu

I Am Legend 2, Hancock 2
Alec Baldwin
... Dr. Julian Bailes

Rock of Ages, Rust
G
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
... Prema Mutiso

Lift, The Woman in Cabin 10
B
Bitsie Tulloch
... Keana Strzelczyk

Caroline and Jackie, Chronic
S
Stephen Moyer
... Dr. Ron Hamilton

Last Survivors, Priest
Luke Wilson
... Roger Goodell

Idiocracy, Horizon: An American Saga
A
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
... Dave Duerson

Marlowe, The Union
P
Paul Reiser
... Dr. Elliot Pellman

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Whiplash
David Morse
... Mike Webster

Cabrini, Looking Through Water
E
Eddie Marsan
... Dr. Steven DeKosky

The Gentlemen, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
M
Mike O'Malley
... Daniel Sullivan

R.I.P.D., So Undercover

A look at Concussion behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Peter Landesman last helmed Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House and Parkland. The film's writer Peter Landesman last penned Felt: The Man Who Brought Down The White House and Kill the Messenger.

Aug 2015

Changed Concussion movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2015

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2014

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for thematic material including some disturbing images, and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Even legends need a hero.
Also known as: Game Brain, Untitled NFL Concussion Project
Language: English

Theatrical Trailer

Concussion was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, December 25 , 2015. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Joy, Point Break and Daddy’s Home.