Concussion

About Concussion

A dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr.

Concussion is a 2015 drama film directed by Peter Landesman. Its themes are american football, biographical drama, NFL (national football league), and medical drama.

Will Smith stars as Dr. Bennet Omalu, Alec Baldwin as Dr. Julian Bailes, Albert Brooks as Dr. Cyril Wecht, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Prema Mutiso. Released in November 2015, it runs 123 minutes.

The screenplay is by Jeanne Marie Laskas and Peter Landesman. Produced by LStar Capital. The film began as real events. In the United States it streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, and YouTube TV.

Brain on Fire, American Underdog, and Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL make useful companions to Concussion, all filed under biography, doctor, and human brain. TMDB voters put it at 7.1 out of 10 across 2,778 votes and it carries a PG-13 rating.