Beyond the Law 2019

Overview

Beyond the Law is a 2019 American crime action film directed by James Cullen Bressack. The production features a cast that includes Steven Seagal, Johnny Messner, DMX, and Bill Cobbs. The story follows a former detective who discovers that his estranged son has been murdered. Driven by a desire for justice, the protagonist returns to the familiar, darkened streets of his past. Armed and operating with nothing left to lose, he initiates a mission for revenge against a ruthless local mob. The film was released in the United States on December 6, 2019, through a combination of video on demand and limited theatrical screenings. A DVD release followed on January 14, 2020. This project serves as a reunion for actors Steven Seagal and DMX, who previously worked together on the 2001 film Exit Wounds. Additionally, Beyond the Law represents the final film appearance of DMX prior to his death in April 2021. The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty minutes.