Concussion (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2015, Concussion is a drama and history film directed by Peter Landesman, running about 123 minutes. “Even Legends Need a Hero” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Concussion stars Will Smith as Dr. Bennet Omalu, Alec Baldwin as Dr. Julian Bailes, Albert Brooks as Dr. Cyril Wecht and Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Prema Mutiso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Concussion has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $50.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Concussion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Concussion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Concussion (2015)?
- In US, Concussion is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Concussion worth watching?
- Concussion holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Concussion?
- Concussion stars Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and David Morse.
- When was Concussion released?
- Concussion was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.