What Doesn't Kill You
Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence.
2008 | 100m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | Brian Goodman |
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| Writer: | Brian Goodman, Paul T. Murray, Donnie Wahlberg |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Dec 12, 2008 |
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| Director: | Brian Goodman |
| Writer: | Brian Goodman, Paul T. Murray, Donnie Wahlberg |
| Genres: | Action, Drama, Crime |
| Keywords | infidelity, drug addiction, friends, heist |
| Production Companies | Yari Film Group |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $44,872
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 10, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Ethan Hawke | Paulie |
| Mark Ruffalo | Brian |
| Amanda Peet | Stacy Reilly |
| Donnie Wahlberg | Detective Moran |
| Will Lyman | Sully |
| Brian Goodman | Pat Kelly |
| Angela Featherstone | Katie |
| Edward Lynch | Jackie |
| Johnny Serret | Young Brian |
| Lenny Clarke | Hogie |
| Lindsey McKeon | Nicole |
| Susan Garfield | Paulie’s Mother |
| Richard Lane Jr. | Gunther - Poodle Napper |
| Leif Riddell | Off Duty Officer |
| Jay Giannone | Matt |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Brian Goodman | Author, Director |
| Alex Wurman | Original Music Composer |
| Paul T. Murray | Author |
| Donna DeSeta | Casting |
| Henry Dunn | Production Design |
| Trish Seeney | Makeup Department Head |
| Gleanna Doyle | Animal Coordinator |
| Christopher Norr | Director of Photography |
| Peggy Nicholson | Key Hair Stylist |
| Tim Jacobsen | Visual Effects Producer |
| Michael Peavey | Pilot |
| Robert Hoffman | Editor |
| Roemehl Hawkins | Costume Design |
| Jennifer Engel | Set Decoration |
| Caleb Womble | Production Supervisor |
| Melissa Kalbfus | Script Supervisor |
| Peter Bucossi | Stunt Coordinator |
| Donnie Wahlberg | Author |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| William J. Immerman | Executive Producer |
| Bob Yari | Producer |
| Marc Frydman | Producer |
| Rod Lurie | Producer |
| Peter R. McIntosh | Executive Producer |
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I am a sucker for these gritty, crime-filled dramas I must admit. <em>'What Doesn’t Kill You'</em> gives me strong vibes of 2014's <em>'The Drop'</em> and 2010's <em>'The Town'</em>, it's miles better than that awful former but not quite on the high level of the latter. This is very nicely acted, ... with Ethan Hawke (Paulie), Mark Ruffalo (Brian) and Amanda Peet (Stacy) all delivering goodness in their roles - Ruffalo being the standout, he really shows off the plight of his character brilliantly. Hawke and Peet support astutely. I love the music by Alex Wurman, it fits everything that's going on perfectly. The other stuff, like dialogue and cinematography, is all shipshape. As for the premise, it's good - there's certainly enough there to keep you locked in, well there is for me anyway. Strong cast, an extremely watchable plot alongside a nice and light run time. I'd definitely recommend.