Head Games(2012)
How much are you willing to lose for a game?
Head Games Synopsis
Former football player and wrestler Chris Nowinski's quest to publicize recent findings about the often dire consequences of head concussions sustained by athletes in contact sports — injuries that have previously been considered momentary setbacks and ignored in the name of toughness and dedication to the team.
Head Games (2012) is a documentary film directed by Steve James, released on September 21, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Christopher Nowinski, Alan Schwarz, Keith Primeau and Robert Cantu, MD. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve James
- Producers:
- Bruce Sheridan, Steve James
- Cinematographer:
- Keith Walker
- Composer:
- Craig Snider
- Production:
- Head Games the Film
- Revenue:
- $14,056
- Status:
- Released
Head Games (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Head Games before you stream it.
Head Games Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Christopher Nowinski
Christopher Nowinski
as Self
- Alan Schwarz
Alan Schwarz
as Self
- Keith Primeau
Keith Primeau
as Self
- Robert Cantu, MD
Robert Cantu, MD
as Self
- Ann McKee
Ann McKee
as Self
- Isaiah Kacyvenski
Isaiah Kacyvenski
as Self
- Cindy Parlow Cone
Cindy Parlow Cone
as Self
- Brendan Shanahan
Brendan Shanahan
as Self
Linda Sánchez
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Steve James, produced by Bruce Sheridan and Steve James.
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Head Games Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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Head Games – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Head Games online?
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Head Games (2012) is available to stream on fuboTV and History Vault, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Head Games?
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The main cast of Head Games (2012) includes Christopher Nowinski, Alan Schwarz, Keith Primeau, Robert Cantu, MD and Ann McKee. The film was directed by Steve James. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Head Games released?
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Head Games was released on September 21, 2012 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Head Games worth watching?
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Head Games (2012) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Head Games?
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Yes. The official Head Games trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.