Concussion
“Even legends need a hero”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Concussion - Official International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-17
Top Cast
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Will Smith
Dr. Bennet Omalu
Alec Baldwin
Dr. Julian Bailes
Albert Brooks
Dr. Cyril Wecht
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Prema Mutiso
David Morse
Mike Webster
Arliss Howard
Dr. Joseph Maroon
Mike O'Malley
Daniel Sullivan
Eddie Marsan
Dr. Steven DeKosky
Hill Harper
Christopher Jones
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Dave Duerson
Stephen Moyer
Dr. Ron Hamilton
Richard T. Jones
Andre Waters
Paul Reiser
Dr. Elliot Pellman
Luke Wilson
Roger Goodell
Matthew Willig
Justin Strzelczyk
Elizabeth Tulloch
Keana Strzelczyk
Jason Davis
Defense Attorney
Sara Lindsey
Gracie
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 29, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.44x
+$15.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Landesman
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Landesman, Jeanne Marie Laskas
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Concussion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $50.4M
- Production Studios
- Village Roadshow Pictures, Columbia Pictures, The Cantillon Company, LStar Capital, The Shuman Company, Cara Films, Scott Free Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Landesman
Peter Landesman, Jeanne Marie Laskas
James Newton Howard
Salvatore Totino
William Goldenberg
Ridley Scott, Elizabeth Cantillon, Larry Shuman, David Wolthoff, David Crockett
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Landesman
Director
Peter Landesman
Writer
Jeanne Marie Laskas
Writer
Ridley Scott
Producer
William Goldenberg
Editor
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Salvatore Totino
Director of Photography
David Crank
Production Design
Elizabeth Cantillon
Producer
Larry Shuman
Producer
David Wolthoff
Producer
Dayna Pink
Costume Design
Jamie Dixon
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Ford
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gregory D. Liegey
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Concussion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Concussion 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 directed Concussion?
Concussion was directed by Peter Landesman.
Who stars in Concussion?
The principal cast of Concussion includes Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Morse.
When was Concussion released and how long is it?
Concussion was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of Concussion?
Concussion had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $50.4M at the worldwide box office (1.44 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Concussion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Concussion was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Concussion?
Concussion holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).