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.
Directed by Peter Landesman
american football
concussion
biography
based on true story
doctor
social justice
professional sports
brain damage
sports injury
nfl (national football league)
medical drama
human brain
sports controversy
biographical drama
cte (chronic traumatic encephalopathy)
neuropathology
brain trauma research
scientific integrity
sports corruption
nfl cover‑up
sports ethics
player safety
institutional pressure
corporate intimidation
public health crisis
Rank
#168 in 2015·#6641 overall
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Cast
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
Crew
Peter Landesman
Director
Peter Landesman
Writer
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
William Goldenberg
Editor
Salvatore Totino
Director of Photography
Ridley Scott
Producer
Michael Schaefer
Executive Producer
Bruce Berman
Executive Producer
Giannina Facio
Producer
Mary Vernieu
Casting
Gary A. Hecker
Foley
Michelle Eisenreich
Visual Effects Producer
Popular Reviews
219 reviews
Isabella Samaniego
7.0★ · 05/11/26
Will smith killed that role.
Will smith killed that role.
Dionysis
6.7★ · 03/19/26
Don’t let your kid play American football
Don’t let your kid play American football
Mayank S
6.0★ · 02/16/26
Will Smith has had the strangest career.
He followed this up with Suicide Squad, Bright, Aladdin, and then Gemini Man.
Will Smith has had the strangest career.
He followed this up with Suicide Squad, Bright, Aladdin, and then Gemini Man.
