What Doesn't Kill You (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2008, What Doesn't Kill You is an action, drama and crime film directed by Brian Goodman, running about 100 minutes. “Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. What Doesn't Kill You stars Ethan Hawke as Paulie, Mark Ruffalo as Brian, Amanda Peet as Stacy Reilly and Donnie Wahlberg as Detective Moran, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, What Doesn't Kill You has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $44.9K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Doesn't Kill You page.

If you liked it. Fans of What Doesn't Kill You tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch What Doesn't Kill You (2008)?
In US, What Doesn't Kill You is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is What Doesn't Kill You worth watching?
What Doesn't Kill You holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in What Doesn't Kill You?
What Doesn't Kill You stars Ethan Hawke, Mark Ruffalo, Amanda Peet, Donnie Wahlberg and Will Lyman.
When was What Doesn't Kill You released?
What Doesn't Kill You was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.