How to Make a Killing

Becket Redfellow grows up on the wrong side of wealth, cut off by a family whose fortune screens every other concern. A blue-collar kid with big dreams, he watches relatives circle a vast inheritance while he learns to survive on hands that earned little more than a wage. When a chance to claim what was denied arrives, Becket throws himself into a dangerous mix of schemes and stubborn nerve, treating the world as an obstacle course rather than a waiting room. He faces a gauntlet of kin who consider him expendable, yet he refuses to disappear into the background. As the plan tightens, loyalties blur and pressure mounts, threatening to turn a family squabble into something deadly for all involved.

Directed by John Patton Ford, How to Make a Killing adapts material by Roy Horniman, Robert Hamer and John Dighton. Budget is 40 million, with Glen Powell as Becket Redfellow and Margaret Qualley as Julia Steinway, in principal roles.

Worldwide box office stands at 3,560,617, signaling a modest commercial result for a genre blending comedy, thriller and drama with an ambitious tone and strong performances that have drawn attention in select markets around the world in limited runs.

No major awards or nominations are listed for the film, making it unlikely to dominate awards season. The ensemble, led by Powell and Qualley, delivers sharp performances that anchor the satire while the script leans into brisk dialogue and high stakes.

The movie investigates class clash and the lure of wealth through Becket's single minded bid to repair a broken bond with his family. Julia Steinway and Ruth offer contrasts to the Redfellows, and the tone toggles between wry humor and genuine tension, delivering a memorable clash of vibes that lingers after the credits.