Paramount Pictures is bringing the crime thriller By Any Means to digital retail platforms on October 20. This release gives home audiences the opportunity to purchase or rent the film. Directed by Elegance Bratton, the movie stars Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in a story inspired by historical investigations into the killings of civil rights leaders in 1966 Mississippi.
The film will be available through major digital video-on-demand services, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. This digital launch follows the movie’s theatrical debut on September 4. Paramount Pictures has not yet announced dates for subsequent physical media releases on Blu-ray and DVD, nor has it confirmed an official streaming debut date on Paramount+.
Box Office Performance and Production Background
By Any Means finished its theatrical opening weekend at No. 4 at the domestic box office. The production carried an estimated budget of $29 million and has grossed $16.7 million worldwide. This global total includes $15.7 million from North American box office receipts.
The film is loosely based on the true story of Gregory Scarpa, a notorious mafia hitman turned FBI informant. Scarpa assisted federal agents during the 1966 civil rights investigation in Mississippi. Mark Wahlberg stars as Scarpa, while Yahya Abdul-Mateen II co-stars as Special FBI Agent Wayne Strider. Strider is a character modeled after real-life agent Lindley DeVecchio. The supporting cast features notable actors including Nicole Beharie, Josh Lucas, LisaGay Hamilton, LaChanze, Ethan Embry, David Strathairn, and Giancarlo Esposito.
Where to Watch and Digital Pricing
Beginning October 20, viewers can access the movie across digital storefronts. On platforms like Amazon Prime Video, the purchase price is set at $24.99. Rental options and exact pricing may vary depending on the chosen retailer.
- Release Date: October 20 (Digital Retail)
- Platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home
- Theatrical Release: September 4
- Box Office Gross: $16.7 million globally
Industry analysts expect the movie to eventually join the subscription streaming library of Paramount+ later in the year. However, studio representatives have not yet specified an exact streaming release window.
