What Doesn't Kill You

Dec 12, 2008

1h 40m

★ 6.0

Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence.

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.

Genres

Action

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Yari Film Group

What Doesn't Kill You Trailers

Cast

Paulie

Ethan Hawke

Brian

Mark Ruffalo

Stacy Reilly

Amanda Peet

Detective Moran

Donnie Wahlberg

Sully

Will Lyman

Pat Kelly

Brian Goodman

Katie

Angela Featherstone

Jackie

Edward Lynch

Young Brian

Johnny Serret

Hogie

Lenny Clarke

Nicole

Lindsey McKeon

Paulie’s Mother

Susan Garfield

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