By the Gun (2014) is an action-packed crime drama that follows Nick Tortano (Ben Barnes), a low-level gangster who longs to become a made man in the Boston mafia. As he navigates the treacherous world of organized crime, Nick finds himself torn between loyalty to his family and the allure of his connection to Ali Matazano (Leighton Meester). With tensions simmering between him and Tony Matazano's estranged daughter, Nick must confront the consequences of his actions as he rises through the ranks. As he struggles to maintain control, Nick's world begins to unravel in a deadly game of power and betrayal.