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How to Make a Killing

How to Make a Killing

Comedy · Thriller · 2026

Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.

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How to Make a Killing

“$28 billion inheritance. 7 relatives standing in the way.”

2026 Comedy · Thriller 1h 45m

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7.0 / 10

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Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.

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Directed by

John Patton Ford

Written by

John Patton Ford

Glen Powell

Glen Powell

Becket Redfellow

Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley

Julia

Jessica Henwick

Jessica Henwick

Ruth

Bill Camp

Bill Camp

Warren Redfellow

Zach Woods

Zach Woods

Noah Redfellow

Topher Grace

Topher Grace

Steven Redfellow

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Whitelaw Redfellow

Court is in session

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Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.