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Concussion

2015Movie2 h 3 minPG-13

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic556.2Rotten Tomatoes58%74%

A moving, intriguing drama movie about a real life story and society.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or scares.

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Story

Even legends need a hero

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.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Medical Thriller
  • David vs. Goliath
  • Social Commentary
  • Political Intrigue
  • Head Trauma
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Will Smith Performance
  • Based on True Story

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Peter Landesman
Written by
Peter Landesman, Jeanne Marie Laskas
Produced by
Ridley Scott, Giannina Facio, Elizabeth Cantillon
Music by
James Newton Howard

Everyone

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Facts

November 12, 2015 · 2 h 3 min · PG-13

Released
November 12, 2015
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$50 million
Available in
124 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Hearing Voices, Death Equals Redemption, Phlebotinum Analogy +9

  • Hearing Voices
  • Death Equals Redemption
  • Phlebotinum Analogy
  • Morally Ambiguous Doctorate
  • Took a Level in Cynic
  • Outside-Context Problem
  • Wide-Eyed Idealist
  • Forgiven, but Not Forgotten
  • Forgiveness
  • Villainous Breakdown
  • Shipper on Deck
  • Chekhov's Gunman

12 of 39 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Concussion?"

Questions about Concussion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Concussion?

NetflixYouTube TV

In the United States, Concussion streams on Netflix and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 72 other countries.

Is Concussion worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 55). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (57).

Is Concussion okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

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

What tropes does Concussion use?

Hearing VoicesDeath Equals RedemptionPhlebotinum AnalogyMorally Ambiguous DoctorateTook a Level in CynicOutside-Context ProblemWide-Eyed IdealistForgiven, but Not ForgottenForgivenessVillainous BreakdownShipper on DeckChekhov's Gunmanand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Hearing Voices, Death Equals Redemption, and Phlebotinum Analogy.