Concussion (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Concussion is a 2013 drama directed by Stacie Passon, starring Robin Weigert, Ben Shenkman and Janel Moloney. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $78,957 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2014. Critics gave it 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Stacie Passon
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Concussion About?
The premise of Concussion without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu’s examination of former NFL player Mike Webster reveals a disturbing discovery: evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head trauma. Driven by his findings and the desire to understand Webster's tragic decline, Omalu attempts to alert the NFL and the public to the long-term consequences of football’s violent nature, facing resistance as he fights to expose the hidden dangers of the sport.
Concussion Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- concussion
- football
- based on true story
- football player
- professional sports
- medical examination
- brain scan
- medical examiner
- medical doctor
- chronic traumatic encephalopathy
- head injury
- research
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- autopsy
- head trauma
- traumatic brain injury
- american football
- sports injury
- doctor
- pathologist
- sports doctor
- corporate malfeasance
- pregnancy
- husband wife relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- professional gridiron football
- gridiron football
- neuropathologist
- brain damage
- football movie
- injection in arm
- tauopathy
- subconcussive blow
- cover up
- title spoken by character
- american football sport
- car on fire
- nfl national football league
- ends with historical notes
- ends with biographical notes
- speech
- class action lawsuit
- lodi california
- talking to one's unborn child
- close up of eyes
- concussion summit
- building a house
- press conference
- medical journal article
- bottle of champagne
- self mutilation
Concussion Cast
Robin Weigert leads the cast, with Ben Shenkman and Janel Moloney. Directed by Stacie Passon; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stacie Passon
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Concussion Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Concussion 58% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 58% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 5.3
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TMDB 52% User score
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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Concussion Plot Summary
What happens in Concussion from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with a powerful montage showcasing football player Mike Webster, played by David Morse, in the midst of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, fast forward to September 2002, and we find Mike living in his car, grappling with the harsh realities of homelessness and the grips of dementia.
Meanwhile, in a courtroom, Dr. Bennet Omalu, portrayed by Will Smith, is delivering an impactful testimony regarding a murder case. His forensic expertise reveals that the blood on the defendant’s hands doesn’t belong to the victim, as the defendant, suffering from hemophilia, was too vulnerable to inflict harm.
Full summary
The whole story of Concussion, scene by scene
Concussion Box Office
Concussion grossed $78,957 worldwide. $42,606 came from the US and Canada and $36,351 (46%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$79K
- US & Canada
- $42.6K
- International
- $36.4K
Concussion Awards & Nominations
Concussion earned 1 award nomination, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2014.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Best First Feature
Concussion Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Concussion.
How Well Do You Know Concussion?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Dr. Bennet Omalu in the film?
Concussion Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Entre ellas” and “Concussion - Leichte Erschütterung”.
- Also known as
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- Entre ellas
- Concussion - Leichte Erschütterung
- 脑震荡浪女
- Breathe
- Сотрясение
- Wstrząs
- 脑震荡
- תשוקה
- Concussão
- Kertvárosi bordély
- 커피 한잔이 섹스에 미치는 영향
- Otřes mozku
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- アビーと秘密の部屋
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Concussion FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Concussion, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Concussion?
Concussion runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Concussion released?
Concussion was released on October 4, 2013.
Who directed Concussion?
Concussion was directed by Stacie Passon.
More films by Stacie Passon Who is in the cast of Concussion?
Concussion stars Robin Weigert, Ben Shenkman and Janel Moloney, among 7 credited actors.
How much did Concussion make at the box office?
Concussion grossed $78,957 worldwide ($42,606 domestic, $36,351 international).
How is Concussion rated?
Concussion has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Was Concussion nominated for any awards?
Concussion received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Concussion have a post-credit scene?
No. Concussion has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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