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What Doesn't Kill You 2008

Amidst the harsh realities of south Boston, childhood friends Brian and Paulie grapple with crime and the possibility of redemption. As petty offenses spiral into addiction and entanglement with local gangs, Brian struggles to protect his family from a life consumed by trouble. Paulie, meanwhile, plans a daring heist, hoping it will be their chance to escape their difficult past and find a new beginning. Their friendship and combined strength will be tested as they confront the consequences of their choices.

Amidst the harsh realities of south Boston, childhood friends Brian and Paulie grapple with crime and the possibility of redemption. As petty offenses spiral into addiction and entanglement with local gangs, Brian struggles to protect his family from a life consumed by trouble. Paulie, meanwhile, plans a daring heist, hoping it will be their chance to escape their difficult past and find a new beginning. Their friendship and combined strength will be tested as they confront the consequences of their choices.

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What Doesn't Kill You does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Metacritic

71

Metascore

5.5

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

66%

TOMATOMETER

review

47%

User Score

IMDb

6.5 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

60

%

User Score

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What Doesn't Kill You Official Trailer (2013)

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Audi

1993

90 B4

BMW

2007

3 E92

Buick

1997

Regal

Cadillac

1990

Brougham

Cadillac

1996

DeVille

Cadillac

2006

DTS

Cadillac

1966

Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham

Chevrolet

2003

Express

Chevrolet

2007

Impala

Chevrolet

1996

K-1500

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