By Hook or by Crook (2001)
By Hook or by Crook chronicles the tale of two unlikely friends who commit petty crimes as they search for a path to understanding themselves and the outside world. Silas Howard plays Shy (a transgender man), who leaves his small town after the death of his father, and heads to the big city to live a life of crime. Along the way, he encounters Valentine, a quirky adoptee, in search of his birth mother. An immediate kinship is sparked between these men and they become partners in crime. Suffering money troubles, emotional problems, and physical confrontations, the duo face their issues head on and learn to trust each other and support each other in pursuit of their goals.
All Releases
Domestic (100%)
$1,802
$1,802
International (–)
–
–
Worldwide
$1,802
$1,802
Domestic DistributorArtistic License
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Domestic Opening$1,802
Earliest Release DateOctober 25, 2002
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 38 min
GenresCrime
Drama
Romance
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | October 25, 2002 | Domestic | $1,802 | – | $1,802 |
| 2026 Re-release | June 12, 2026 | Domestic | – | – | – |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2 | $1,802 | 19,644 |
