By Any Means

2026 • 107 min • R

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

★ 8.1 / 10 (15 votes)

History Crime Drama

Synopsis

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.

About This Film

By Any Means is a 2026 history, crime, drama film directed by Elegance Bratton. With a runtime of 107 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB. The film stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn among its cast of 45 credited actors.

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

Will Brittain

as Billy Roy Pitts

DeVere Jehl

as Edgar Ray Killen

Jody Thompson

as Lawrence Byrd

Zach Lane

as Howard Styles

Lee Perkins

as Sheriff Mitchell

John C. Martin

as State Trooper Jones

Daniel Annone

as Special Agent Anthony Villano

Alanna Masterson

as Connie Scarpa

Mike Hickman

as Bobby Gilmer

Jobie James

as Photographer

Crew