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By Any Means (2026) runs 1 h 47 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 94 TMDB members. In 1960s Mississippi, a young Black FBI agent is forced to partner with a notorious mafia hitman to investigate a wave of brutal civil rights murders.

Runtime
1 h 47 min — ends 9:47 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Thriller, History, Crime, Drama
Released
September 2, 2026
TMDB rating
6.6 / 10 from 94 votes
Director
Elegance Bratton
Starring
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Thriller and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is By Any Means?
By Any Means is 1 h 47 min long (107 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is By Any Means rated?
By Any Means is rated R in the US.
Is By Any Means a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Thriller and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream By Any Means?
As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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