How to Make a Killing (2026)
$28 billion inheritance. 7 relatives standing in the way.
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.
Director: John Patton Ford
Genre: Comedy, Thriller
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: February 19, 2026
Cast
- Glen Powell - Becket Redfellow
- Margaret Qualley - Julia
- Jessica Henwick - Ruth
- Bill Camp
- Zach Woods
- Topher Grace - Pastor Steven J. Redfellow
- Ed Harris - Whitelaw Redfellow
- Raff Law
- Sean Cameron Michael
- Bianca Amato - Cassandra Redfellow
Screenplay
- Roy Horniman (Book)
- Robert Hamer (Original Film Writer)
- John Dighton (Original Film Writer)
- John Patton Ford
Music: Emile Mosseri
Cinematography: Todd Banhazl
Editing: Harrison Atkins
Production: Blueprint Pictures, StudioCanal UK, StudioCanal
Country: United Kingdom, France
Language: English
Budget: $40M
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: en
Themes
Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
remake, inheritance, heir, disowned, revenge thriller, family fortune, black comedy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is How to Make a Killing about?
- 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.
- Who directed How to Make a Killing?
- How to Make a Killing was directed by John Patton Ford.
- Who stars in How to Make a Killing?
- How to Make a Killing stars Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace.
- How long is How to Make a Killing?
- How to Make a Killing has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is How to Make a Killing?
- How to Make a Killing is a Comedy, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of How to Make a Killing?
- How to Make a Killing had a budget of $40M.
- How much did How to Make a Killing gross?
- How to Make a Killing grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was How to Make a Killing produced?
- How to Make a Killing was produced in United Kingdom, France.
- What are the themes of How to Make a Killing?
- The themes of How to Make a Killing include: Dark Comedy and Irony.