What Doesn't Kill You

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What Doesn't Kill You

"Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence."

2008

1h 40m

6.0(209 votes)

Action

Crime

Drama

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.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Ethan Hawke

Paulie

Acting

Mark Ruffalo

Brian

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Amanda Peet

Stacy Reilly

Acting

Donnie Wahlberg

Detective Moran

Acting

Will Lyman

Sully

Acting

Brian Goodman

Pat Kelly

Acting

Angela Featherstone

Katie

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Edward Lynch

Jackie

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Johnny Serret

Young Brian

Acting

Lenny Clarke

Hogie

Acting

Lindsey McKeon

Nicole

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Susan Garfield

Paulie’s Mother

Acting

Richard Lane Jr.

Gunther - Poodle Napper

Acting

Leif Riddell

Off Duty Officer

Acting

Jay Giannone

Matt

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