Film

By Any Means

Thriller · 1h 47m · in cinemas since 7 November

Where to see it

13 screenings in 7 cities

3 screenings in Düsseldorf

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About

A young Black FBI agent in 1960s Mississippi is forced to partner with a notorious mafia hitman to investigate civil rights murders.

In 1960s Mississippi, young Black FBI agent Wayne Strider (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is sent to investigate a series of brutal murders of civil rights activists. He is forced to work with Gregory Scarpa (Mark Wahlberg), a notorious mafia hitman and FBI informant. The film follows the unexpected duo as they investigate the case together. By Any Means is directed by Elegance Bratton and written by Sascha Penn. The cast also includes Nicole Beharie as Allison Strider, Josh Lucas as Special Agent Everett Rhodes, David Strathairn as Special Agent Roy K. Moore and Giancarlo Esposito as Vernon Dahmer.

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Trailer

Official trailer · cinevilleYouTube

Cast and crew

Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIas Wayne Strider
Mark Wahlbergas Gregory Scarpa
Nicole Beharieas Allison Strider
Josh Lucasas Special Agent Everett Rhodes
David Strathairnas Special Agent Roy K. Moore
Giancarlo Espositoas Vernon Dahmer
Ethan Embryas Sam Bowers
LisaGay Hamiltonas Ms. Rebecca Brewer
LaChanzeas Hattie Dahmer
Biko Eisen-Martinas Special Agent Archie Crawford
Will Brittainas Billy Roy Pitts
DeVere Jehlas Edgar Ray Killen

Photos: TMDB

Director: Elegance Bratton
Written by: Sascha Penn, Theodore Witcher
Countries: United States, Australia, United Kingdom
Studios: Hammerstone Studios, Thunder Road, Freedom Principle, Municipal Pictures, North.Five.Six., Script 2 Screen, Wonder Street, LB Entertainment, Jeff Rice Films, Siena Film Foundation, Harbor Fund, Ballpoint Productions, Fieldhouse Productions, Bright White Light, International Media Funds Management

Good to know

Running time: 1 hour 47 minutes
Language: English
In German cinemas: Since 7 November 2026

Questions

How long is By Any Means?

1 hour 47 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours 7 minutes.

Where can I see By Any Means?

There are 13 screenings at 8 cinemas in 7 cities, most in Düsseldorf (3), Essen (2) and Oberhausen (2). Pick your city above for the times.

What language is By Any Means in?

By Any Means is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).

Who is in By Any Means?

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays Wayne Strider, with Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas, David Strathairn and Giancarlo Esposito.