By Any Means (2026)
Kernel Score: 83% · 15 ratings · Rated R
Genres: History, Crime, Drama
Released: 2026-09-02
Runtime: 107 minutes
Overview
In 1960s Mississippi, young Black FBI agent Wayne Strider is sent to investigate a wave of brutal killings targeting civil rights leaders. Forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa, Strider finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where the lines of justice and vengeance begin to blur.
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Director
Elegance Bratton
Cast
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Wayne Strider
- Mark Wahlberg as Gregory Scarpa
- Nicole Beharie as Allison Strider
- Josh Lucas as Special Agent Everett Rhodes
- David Strathairn as Special Agent Roy K. Moore
- Giancarlo Esposito as Vernon Dahmer
- Ethan Embry as Sam Bowers
- LisaGay Hamilton as Ms. Rebecca Brewer
- LaChanze as Hattie Dahmer
- Biko Eisen-Martin as Special Agent Archie Crawford
By Any Means FAQ
Is By Any Means good?
By Any Means has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 15 audience ratings.
What is By Any Means rated?
By Any Means is rated R.
What movies are like By Any Means?
If you liked By Any Means, try Mississippi Burning, Donnie Brasco, Killers of the Flower Moon and A Time to Kill.