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How to Make a Killing

How to Make a Killing

Comedy · Thriller · Crime · 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 · Crime 1h 45m

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6.9 / 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

Put How to Make a Killing on trial.

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

The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.