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How to Make a Killing

How to Make a Killing

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

20266.71h 45m

Overview

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.

Directed by John Patton Ford
Written by Roy Horniman, Robert Hamer, John Dighton
Produced by Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0MRevenue: $7.1M

Top Cast

Glen Powell

Glen Powell

Becket Redfellow

Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley

Julia Steinway

Jessica Henwick

Jessica Henwick

Ruth

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Whitelaw Redfellow

Bill Camp

Bill Camp

Warren Redfellow

Topher Grace

Topher Grace

Pastor Steven J. Redfellow

Zach Woods

Zach Woods

Noah Redfellow

Bianca Amato

Bianca Amato

Cassandra Redfellow

Raff Law

Raff Law

Taylor Redfellow

Alexander Hanson

Alexander Hanson

McArthur Redfellow

Themes & Keywords

remakeinheritanceheirdisownedrevenge thrillerfamily fortuneblack comedy

About How to Make a Killing

How to Make a Killing is a comedy, thriller film released in 2026 exploring themes of remake, inheritance, heir, disowned, revenge thriller, family fortune. Directed by John Patton Ford, it stars Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick. 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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