Movies like Concussion

Key Features:: Medical drama, David vs. Goliath, True story, Whistleblower, Corporate conspiracy, Trauma, Immigrant experience, Fighting for justice, Systemic corruption, Moral courage, Social responsibility, Political intrigue, Underdog, Violence-mild
Tone:: serious, dramatic, earnest
Target Audience:: Drama enthusiasts, Social justice advocates, Medical professionals, Sports fans
Emotional Arc:: Discovery → Outrage → Determination

Concussion

2015-11-12

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.

Genres

Drama

Cast

Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Morse, Arliss Howard, Mike O, Eddie Marsan, Hill Harper, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

Crew

Peter Landesman, Peter Landesman, Jeanne Marie Laskas

Rating

★7.078(2652 votes)