How to Make a Killing
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How to Make a Killing (2026) is a black comedy thriller distributed by A24, centering on Becket Redfellow, a man disowned from his obscenely wealthy family. Fueled by his mother's dying wish and a sense of entitlement, Becket embarks on a darkly humorous quest to eliminate the seven relatives ahead of him in the line of inheritance. The film is framed by Becket recounting his murderous tale to a priest while on death row. Directed by John Patton Ford and starring Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, and Ed Harris, the movie explores themes of greed, class conflict, and dysfunctional family dynamics through a satirical lens. It is rated R for strong language, violence, and some suggestive content, making it appropriate for mature audiences.
Things to Consider
Violence
The film's central plot involves the protagonist, Becket Redfellow, systematically murdering seven of his relatives to inherit a fortune. Violence is depicted frequently and includes various methods of killing with some graphic details.
Examples include Becket tying an inebriated relative's leg to an anchor and sending him to a 'watery grave,' a character dying from a bomb explosion, and another being killed by an arrow impaling their throat. The Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO) rated the film with "Strong violence, injury."
Profanity
The film features frequent use of strong, crude language throughout, contributing to its R-rating.
Scary & Intense Content
The film is a dark comedy thriller involving a protagonist on death row recounting his serial murders, which creates an intense and potentially disturbing atmosphere, despite comedic elements.
Disrespect & Rebellion
Disrespect and rebellion are central themes, as the protagonist's entire motivation stems from defying his family's disownment and rebelling against legal and moral norms to claim an inheritance through murder.
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Additional Context
Best For Ages
R-rated; recommended for mature audiences aged 17+ due to strong violence, pervasive crude language, suggestive sexual content, and themes of murder and moral ambiguity.
Good to Know
The film is a black comedy thriller, and its comedic tone may temper the perceived severity of some concerns for certain viewers, but the explicit descriptions of violence and dark themes remain. The movie is a loose re-imagining of the 1949 British film 'Kind Hearts and Coronets.'
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