---
title: "What Doesn't Kill You"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/what-doesn-t-kill-you-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 15801
imdb_id: "tt1133991"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 237
content_rating: "R"
---

# What Doesn't Kill You (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/what-doesn-t-kill-you-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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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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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | fuboTV | The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel | None | CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Brian Goodman
- **Networks / Studios**: Yari Film Group

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ethan Hawke** as *Paulie*
- **Mark Ruffalo** as *Brian*
- **Amanda Peet** as *Stacy Reilly*
- **Donnie Wahlberg** as *Detective Moran*
- **Will Lyman** as *Sully*
- **Brian Goodman** as *Pat Kelly*
- **Angela Featherstone** as *Katie*
- **Edward Lynch** as *Jackie*
- **Johnny Serret** as *Young Brian*
- **Lenny Clarke** as *Hogie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch What Doesn't Kill You online?
What Doesn't Kill You is currently available to watch or stream on fuboTV, The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed What Doesn't Kill You?
What Doesn't Kill You was directed by Brian Goodman.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [What Doesn't Kill You — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15801)
- [What Doesn't Kill You (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Doesn%27t_Kill_You_(film))
- [What Doesn't Kill You (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/15801-what-doesn-t-kill-you/cast)
- [What Doesn't Kill You (2008) - Release info](https://www.imdb.com/)
- [Watch What Doesn't Kill You (2008) Full Movie Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [Download What Doesn't Kill You (2008) Subtitles](https://subdl.com/)

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