Concussion

Concussion

Even legends need a hero

Directed by Peter Landesman

Produced by Village Roadshow Pictures, Columbia Pictures

2015123 min7.1 / 10

A morally driven biographical drama about a principled scientist fighting institutional corruption to expose a public health crisis, grounded in scientific integrity and social justice.

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.

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  • Is Concussion scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Concussion end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is Concussion violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Concussion sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Concussion easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity43

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise45

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Concussion

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Concussion

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Concussion, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Concussion, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Concussion, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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