What Doesn't Kill You 2008
“Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Brian Goodman
- Network
- Yari Film Group
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV
What is What Doesn't Kill You?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of the film "What Doesn't Kill You" (2008).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 12, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Yari Film Group
- Revenue
- $44,872
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 237 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Yari Film Group
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: What Doesn't Kill You
Year: 2008
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama (Source 1); American crime drama (Source 2).
Release Date: 12/12/2008 (US) (Source 1/6).
Runtime: 1h 40m (Source 1).
Rating: R (Source 1).
Plot: Two childhood friends from South Boston turn to crime to get by, causing strain in their personal lives and friendship (Source 1/3/5/6).
Basis: Loosely based on the true life story of director Brian Goodman, detailing his exploits with South Boston's Irish Mob (Source 2).
Cast: Ethan Hawke and Mark Ruffalo (Source 2).
Premiere: 2008 Toronto International Film Festival (Source 2).
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“A gripping exploration of action and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is What Doesn't Kill You worth watching?
What Doesn't Kill You holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 237 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie What Doesn't Kill You and when was it released?
What Doesn't Kill You is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.
Who directed What Doesn't Kill You?
What Doesn't Kill You was directed by Brian Goodman.
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