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What Doesn't Kill You

What Doesn't Kill You

Action · Crime · Drama · 2008

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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What Doesn't Kill You

“Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence.”

2008 Action · Crime · Drama 1h 40m

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6.0 / 10

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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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Directed by

Brian Goodman

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

Court is in session

Put What Doesn't Kill You on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.