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Head Games (2012): Ratings & Box Office

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Head Games is a 2012 documentary. It earned $14,056 worldwide. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
worldwide gross
$14.1K
Metascore
69
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Head Games (2012) movie poster
Released
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Head Games About?

The premise of Head Games without spoilers.

This documentary explores the serious issue of concussions in American sports. Through intimate interviews, athletes from various levels share their experiences with the devastating physical and emotional effects of head injuries. The film examines the long-term struggles faced by these individuals, highlighting a concerning culture that prioritizes relentless competition, and prompting reflection on the true price of athletic achievement.

Head Games Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • knocked unconscious
  • truth
  • football
  • football player
  • concussion
  • head injury
  • hockey
  • neuropathology
  • tauopathy
  • medicine
  • wrestler
  • medical doctor
+38 more
  • epidemiology
  • brain scan
  • mri
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • medical examination
  • lacrosse
  • camaraderie
  • neurological illness
  • neurological damage
  • neurological disorder
  • soccer player
  • female athlete
  • women's sports
  • competition
  • professional hockey
  • nhl
  • national hockey league
  • hockey player
  • congressional testimony
  • medical research
  • medical study
  • autopsy
  • dementia
  • cognition
  • athletic trainer
  • football practice
  • athletic training
  • toughness
  • conflict of interest
  • cover up
  • reference to owen thomas
  • reference to gene atkins
  • reference to troy aikman
  • reference to andrew waters
  • reference to mike webster
  • neurology
  • boxer
  • boxing
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Ratings

Head Games Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Head Games 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Box office

Head Games Box Office

Head Games grossed $14,056 worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$14.1K

US & Canada
$14.1K
Cars

Cars in Head Games

1 car on screen: the 1994 Chevrolet Chevy Van.

  • 1994 Chevrolet Chevy Van in Head Games 1994 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role

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FAQ

Head Games FAQ: Box Office, Release Date & Post-Credit Scene

Release date, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Head Games, each answered in a sentence.

When was Head Games released?

Head Games was released on September 21, 2012.

How much did Head Games make at the box office?

Head Games grossed $14,056 worldwide.

How is Head Games rated?

Head Games has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 3.5/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Head Games have a post-credit scene?

No. Head Games has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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