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How to Make a Killing

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Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.
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Deploying Glen Powell's magnetic likability to head-scratching ends, this tonally bizarre comedic thriller wants to eat its rich and have it, too.

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A charmingly devious Glen Powell proves he knows exactly How to Make a Killing.

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Sandra Hall The Age (Australia) 15h
3/5
Powell makes a likeable lead and the action sequences are reasonably inventive with some adroit bits of choreography, but none of this outweigh the plot’s fundamental flaws. Go to Full Review
Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) 6d
2.5/5
How to Make a Killing is also not as snappy, sharp or fun as its dark comedy promise, which gives you too much time to ponder all those thorny ethical quandaries. Go to Full Review
Billie Melissa Newsweek Mar 4
"How to Make a Killing" feels as though it's trying to do too much, and ultimately delivers on none of its promises. Go to Full Review
Calum Cooper Cinerama Film 23m
2/5
It’s Kind Hearts and Coronets sanitised for a Hollywood audience. Go to Full Review
Tori Brazier Metro 39m
2/5
How to Make a Killing lacks mischief and eccentricity, offering merely a modestly entertaining but shallow movie that I likely won’t think of again. To appreciate a comedy for all time – and worth your time – just watch Kind Hearts and Coronets instead. Go to Full Review
Jack Martin Film Feeder 1h
2.5/5
The film isn’t really funny or charming enough to transcend beyond its obvious subtext, which is saying something because the casting of Glen Powell, a naturally playful and charismatic actor, as out semi-reluctant murderer is a stroke of genius. Go to Full Review
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Joanne Kiefer 6h Alright… if A24 & more content keeps selling the white man to other races I don’t think anybody’s gonna be able to watch the movies or tv series anymore in my personal opinion. I’m pretty disappointed with A24 for the main character’s sick fling with a classless foreigner… the selling point of content is dying from severe racial assaults… again I might sound crude & incorrect, but that’s what I personally experienced. It was a decent movie. See more Marie 8h It had potential but it was never achieved. Felt longer than it was. Wait for streaming! See more Ben W 1d What a ride! A pretty enjoyable journey, this was. Oy oy, mate! See more Lucky H 3d How to Make a Killing is one of those movies that quietly sneaks up on you. At first it feels like a straightforward crime thriller, but as the story unfolds, it becomes something more clever and darkly entertaining than expected. The film follows a group of characters who all believe they’ve found the perfect opportunity to make a huge score. What starts as a simple plan slowly spirals into a tense game of deception, paranoia, and consequences. Without giving away too much, the movie does a good job showing how greed can turn even the smartest plan into a mess. One of the strongest parts of the film is the pacing. It doesn’t rush the story, but it also never drags. The tension builds steadily as each character’s motives start to clash. There are a few moments where you can see the twists coming, but the film still manages to keep things interesting by focusing on the characters’ reactions and decisions rather than just shock value. The performances are solid across the board. The actors sell the desperation and ambition of their roles, which helps make the story believable even when things get chaotic. The dialogue also feels natural and sometimes surprisingly funny, adding a bit of dark humor to an otherwise tense situation. Visually, the movie keeps things grounded. It doesn’t rely on flashy action scenes or big spectacle. Instead, it focuses on atmosphere, suspense, and the slow unraveling of the characters’ plans. That choice works well for the kind of story it’s telling. If there’s one weakness, it’s that the ending might feel a little predictable for viewers who watch a lot of crime films. Still, the journey getting there is entertaining enough that it doesn’t hurt the overall experience too much. Overall, How to Make a Killing is a solid crime thriller with a good mix of suspense, character drama, and dark humor. It’s not trying to reinvent the genre, but it executes its ideas well enough to make it a worthwhile watch. Rating: 7.5/10 A clever, tense crime story that keeps you engaged even when you think you know where it’s going! See more consuelo m 5d The movie was entertaining with a twist at the end that I was not expecting. See more Brad Lee D 6d Twisty and seductively intriguing. You really get pulled into the story. Somehow you’re rooting for a killer. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.
Director
John Patton Ford
Producer
Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin
Screenwriter
John Patton Ford
Distributor
A24
Production Co
StudioCanal, Blueprint Pictures
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 20, 2026, Wide
Runtime
1h 45m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1
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