How to Make a Killing
Seen it?2026 | 105 min | Comedy, Thriller, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but middling reviews (49 on Metacritic) and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Equalizer or Pulp Fiction, start here.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$22 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.4 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Patton Ford
- Glen PowellBecket Redfellow
- Margaret QualleyJulia
- Jessica HenwickRuth
- Bill CampWarren Redfellow
- Zach WoodsNoah Redfellow
- Topher GraceSteven Redfellow
- Ed HarrisWhitelaw Redfellow
- Raff LawTaylor Redfellow
- Nell WilliamsMary Redfellow
- Alexander HansonMcArthur Redfellow