What Doesn't Kill You
“Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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What Doesn't Kill You Official Trailer (2013)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-06
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 4, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$45K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Goodman
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul T. Murray, Donnie Wahlberg, Brian Goodman
- Original Score
- Alex Wurman
- Original Title
- What Doesn't Kill You
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $45K
- Production Studios
- Yari Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Goodman
Paul T. Murray, Donnie Wahlberg, Brian Goodman
Alex Wurman
Christopher Norr
Robert Hoffman
Marc Frydman, William J. Immerman, Rod Lurie, Peter R. McIntosh, Bob Yari
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Goodman
Director
Marc Frydman
Producer
Rod Lurie
Producer
Bob Yari
Producer
Robert Hoffman
Editor
Roemehl Hawkins
Costume Design
Christopher Norr
Director of Photography
Henry Dunn
Production Design
Alex Wurman
Original Music Composer
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About What Doesn't Kill You
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What is What Doesn't Kill You 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 directed What Doesn't Kill You?
What Doesn't Kill You was directed by Brian Goodman.
Who stars in What Doesn't Kill You?
The principal cast of What Doesn't Kill You includes Ethan Hawke, Mark Ruffalo, Amanda Peet, Donnie Wahlberg, Will Lyman.
When was What Doesn't Kill You released and how long is it?
What Doesn't Kill You was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did What Doesn't Kill You make at the box office?
What Doesn't Kill You grossed $45K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for What Doesn't Kill You?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What Doesn't Kill You was composed by Alex Wurman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What Doesn't Kill You?
What Doesn't Kill You holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).