By Any Means (2026)

Name: By Any Means
Genre: Crime, Drama, History, Thriller
Released: 2026-09-02
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn

The FBI couldn't crack it. So they called in the mob.

★ 6.5/10 September 2, 2026 107 min

Crime Drama History Thriller

Director: Elegance Bratton · Writer: Sascha Penn

In 1960s Mississippi, a young Black FBI agent is forced to partner with a notorious mafia hitman to investigate a wave of brutal civil rights murders.

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Elegance Bratton

Cast

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Wayne Strider

Mark Wahlberg Gregory Scarpa

Nicole Beharie Allison Strider

Josh Lucas Special Agent Everett Rhodes

David Strathairn Special Agent Roy K. Moore

Giancarlo Esposito Vernon Dahmer

Ethan Embry Sam Bowers

LisaGay Hamilton Ms. Rebecca Brewer

LaChanze Hattie Dahmer

Biko Eisen-Martin Special Agent Archie Crawford

Will Brittain Billy Roy Pitts

DeVere Jehl Edgar Ray Killen

About By Any Means (2026)

By Any Means is a 2026 thriller and history movie from the United States directed by Elegance Bratton, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg and Nicole Beharie. It was released on September 2, 2026. The running time is 1 h 47 min, in English. Audiences rate it 6.7/10 from 86 votes — mixed to positive.

“The FBI couldn't crack it. So they called in the mob.”

By Any Means: FAQ

When did By Any Means come out?

By Any Means was released on September 2, 2026.

Who directed By Any Means?

By Any Means was directed by Elegance Bratton.

Who is in the cast of By Any Means?

The main cast includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas and David Strathairn.

How long is By Any Means?

By Any Means runs 1 h 47 min.

Where can I watch By Any Means?

No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.

Is By Any Means worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 86 ratings, so fans of thriller and history titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 6.7/1086 votes

Box Office & Details

Budget: $30.0M
Gross worldwide: $16.7M
Return on budget: 0.6×
Status: Released
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America, Australia, United Kingdom
Production: Hammerstone Studios, Thunder Road, Freedom Principle, Municipal Pictures

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Keywords

hitmanku klux klanbased on true storymafia1960swhite saviorcivil rights movementfbi agentmississippiunlikely partners

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