---
title: "By Any Means"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/by-any-means-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1380417
imdb_id: "tt34379051"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 10
content_rating: "R"
---

# By Any Means (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/by-any-means-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

By Any Means is a film scheduled for release in 2026. The production spans the genres of history, crime, drama, and thriller, and carries an R rating with a runtime of one hour and forty-seven minutes. Set in 1960s Mississippi, the story follows young Black FBI agent Wayne Strider, who is sent to investigate a wave of brutal killings targeting civil rights leaders. In order to handle the case, Strider is forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa. As the narrative unfolds, Strider finds himself pulled into a deadly hunt where the lines of justice and vengeance begin to blur. Promotional material for the film notes that the Federal Bureau of Investigation could not crack the case, leading them to call in the mob. The film was released in the United States on September 4, 2026.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Black FBI rookie teams with a mafia hitman to stop murders of civil rights leaders."

### Why Watch
- Compelling period setting
- Tense partnership between law enforcement and mob

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic violence may be intense
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic violence and mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, crime, thriller, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Fandango At Home |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Elegance Bratton
- **Networks / Studios**: Hammerstone Studios, Thunder Road, Freedom Principle

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What time period does the film take place in?
The story is set in the 1960s in Mississippi.

### Q: Who is the main protagonist?
The main protagonist is Wayne Strider, a young Black FBI agent.

### Q: Which criminal figure does the FBI agent work with?
He is forced to work alongside notorious mafia hitman Greg Scarpa.

### Q: What genres describe the film?
It is classified as a history, crime, drama, and thriller film.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs for approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [By Any Means — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1380417)
- [By Any Means (2026) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1746040-by-any-means/prehled/)
- [By Any Means 67% (2026) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/3398873-by-any-means)
- [By Any Means (2026) | Informace o filmu | MovieZone.cz](https://film.moviezone.cz/by-any-means)

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