By Any Means film gains digital streaming momentum

The crime thriller ‘By Any Means’ is experiencing a surge in popularity on digital streaming platforms following a mixed theatrical release. The film currently ranks second on the iTunes Top Movie Downloads chart, trailing only ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and surpassing titles such as ‘Practical Magic 2’ and ‘The Weight’.

Set in 1960s Mississippi, the film is based on a true story involving the investigation of murders targeting civil rights leaders. The plot follows FBI agent Wayne Strider, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who forms an uneasy alliance with notorious mafia hitman Gregory Scarpa, portrayed by Mark Wahlberg.

While the film holds a 49 percent critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, it has resonated more strongly with viewers, maintaining an 88 percent audience score. The production was directed by Elegance Bratton and written by Sascha Penn.