Name: Head Games
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-09-21
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: Christopher Nowinski, Alan Schwarz, Keith Primeau, Robert Cantu, MD, Ann McKee

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How much are you willing to lose for a game?

Former football player and wrestler Chris Nowinski's quest to publicize recent findings about the often dire consequences of head concussions sustained by athletes in contact sports — injuries that have previously been considered momentary setbacks and ignored in the name of toughness and dedication to the team.

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Directed by: Steve James
Produced by: Bruce Sheridan, Steve James
Music by: Billy Corgan, Craig Snider

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September 21, 2012 · 1 h 36 min · PG-13

Released: September 21, 2012
Runtime: 1 h 36 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $14,056
Available in: 4 countries

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Where can I stream Head Games?

In the United States, Head Games streams on fuboTV and History Vault, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Head Games worth watching?

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Head Games okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Head Games plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.