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By Any Means
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Elegance Bratton. With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie.
6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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 not…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for By Any Means.
MoviHero lists September 2, 2026 as the release date for By Any Means. Elegance Bratton is the listed director. The listed cast includes Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Wayne Strider, Mark Wahlberg as Gregory Scarpa, Nicole Beharie as Allison Strider, Josh Lucas as Special Agent Everett Rhodes. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 2, 2026
GenresDrama · Crime · Thriller · History
Runtime1h 47m
DirectorElegance Bratton
CastYahya Abdul-Mateen II as Wayne Strider, Mark Wahlberg as Gregory Scarpa, Nicole Beharie as Allison Strider, Josh Lucas as Special Agent Everett Rhodes
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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By Any Means runs 1h 47m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.6/10 from 90 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required8/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherSpecial Agent Roy K. MooreSpecial Agent Roy K. Moore appears in By Any Means (2026).Open character guide otherSpecial Agent Everett RhodesSpecial Agent Everett Rhodes appears in By Any Means (2026).Open character guide otherWayne StriderWayne Strider appears in By Any Means (2026).Open character guide otherAllison StriderAllison Strider appears in By Any Means (2026).Open character guide otherGregory ScarpaGregory Scarpa appears in By Any Means (2026).Open character guide
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