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What Doesn't Kill You

What Doesn't Kill You

Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence.

20086.01h 40m

Overview

Two childhood friends from South Boston turn to crime as a way to get by, ultimately causing a strain in their personal lives and their friendship.

Directed by Brian Goodman
Written by Donnie Wahlberg, Brian Goodman, Paul T. Murray
Produced by Marc Frydman, Bob Yari, Rod Lurie
Box Office0Revenue: $45K

Top Cast

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Paulie

Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo

Brian

Amanda Peet

Amanda Peet

Stacy Reilly

Donnie Wahlberg

Donnie Wahlberg

Detective Moran

Will Lyman

Will Lyman

Sully

Brian Goodman

Brian Goodman

Pat Kelly

Angela Featherstone

Angela Featherstone

Katie

E

Edward Lynch

Jackie

Johnny Serret

Johnny Serret

Young Brian

Lenny Clarke

Lenny Clarke

Hogie

Themes & Keywords

infidelitydrug addictionheistfriends

About What Doesn't Kill You

What Doesn't Kill You is a action, crime, drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of infidelity, drug addiction, heist, friends. Directed by Brian Goodman, it stars Ethan Hawke, Mark Ruffalo, Amanda Peet. Two childhood friends from South Boston turn to crime as a way to get by, ultimately causing a strain in their personal lives and their friendship.

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