Concussion (2015)

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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.

• Released: 2015-11-12
• Genres: Drama
• Runtime: 2h 3m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.1/10 from 2,800 votes

Directed by Peter Landesman.

Top cast

• Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu
• Alec Baldwin as Dr. Julian Bailes
• Albert Brooks as Dr. Cyril Wecht
• Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Prema Mutiso
• David Morse as Mike Webster
• Arliss Howard as Dr. Joseph Maroon
• Mike O'Malley as Daniel Sullivan
• Eddie Marsan as Dr. Steven DeKosky
• Hill Harper as Christopher Jones
• Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Dave Duerson

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Where to watch Concussion

• United States: stream on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
• United Kingdom: stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads; rent on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube
• India: stream on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, YouTube
• Canada: stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads; rent on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video
• Australia: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, HBO Max Amazon Channel; rent on JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV

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