What Doesn't Kill Us (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 2018, What Doesn't Kill Us is a comedy and drama film directed by Sandra Nettelbeck, running about 129 minutes. “It's never too late to gamble everything for love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As a divorced father of two teenage daughters, with a head-strong ex-wife for a best friend, too many peculiar patients to keep up with and a new dog, psychotherapist Max certainly doesn't need another challenge. But when Sophie, a compulsive gambler with a boyfriend problem, regularly shows up late for her appointments, she rocks his world in ways he's not ready for.
Who’s in it. What Doesn't Kill Us stars August Zirner as Maximilian, Johanna ter Steege as Sophie, Barbara Auer as Loretta and Oliver Broumis as Fritz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, What Doesn't Kill Us has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Doesn't Kill Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of What Doesn't Kill Us tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Doesn't Kill Us (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for What Doesn't Kill Us change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is What Doesn't Kill Us worth watching?
- What Doesn't Kill Us holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What Doesn't Kill Us?
- What Doesn't Kill Us stars August Zirner, Johanna ter Steege, Barbara Auer, Oliver Broumis and Jenny Schily.
- When was What Doesn't Kill Us released?
- What Doesn't Kill Us was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.
