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6.9 / 10(809 votes)IMDbR20261h 45m$21.6M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, France

How to Make a Killing

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

Synopsis

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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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International TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-15

Release History & Theatrical Window

Streaming Window: 32 Days
World Premiere

Luxembourg City Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

February 20, 2026

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

March 24, 2026

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

June 10, 2026

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.44x ROI)

Production Budget

$15M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$21.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.44x

+$6.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $15MWorldwide: $21.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Patton Ford
Screenplay & Story
Robert Hamer, John Dighton, John Patton Ford, Roy Horniman
Original Score
Emile Mosseri
Original Title
How to Make a Killing
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, France
Spoken Languages
English, French
Runtime
1h 45m
Production Budget
$15M
Worldwide Gross
$21.6M
Production Studios
StudioCanal, Blueprint Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Patton Ford

Screenplay & Story

Robert Hamer, John Dighton, John Patton Ford, Roy Horniman

Original Score & Music

Emile Mosseri

Director of Photography

Todd Banhazl, Rebecca Rajadnya, Christopher Ross

Film Editing

Harrison Atkins

Producers

Graham Broadbent, Peter Czernin, Anna Marsh, Ron Halpern, Joe Naftalin

Department Leadership Roster

John Patton Ford

John Patton Ford

Director

Todd Banhazl

Todd Banhazl

Director of Photography

Christian Huband

Production Design

Graham Broadbent

Graham Broadbent

Producer

Peter Czernin

Peter Czernin

Producer

Jo Katsaras

Jo Katsaras

Costume Design

Harrison Atkins

Editor

Kerry Gregg

Stunt Coordinator

John Patton Ford

John Patton Ford

Writer

Emile Mosseri

Emile Mosseri

Original Music Composer

George Bailey

Stunt Coordinator

Oliver Bailey

Stunt Coordinator

Paul Hampshire

Paul Hampshire

Stunt Coordinator

Peter Hardy

Visual Effects Supervisor

Simon Hughes

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R
Content Warning Elements:
ViolenceCoarse Language

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Canada14A

Violence • Coarse Language

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

Violence

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Make a Killing

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is How to Make a Killing about?

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.

Who directed How to Make a Killing?

How to Make a Killing was directed by John Patton Ford.

Who stars in How to Make a Killing?

The principal cast of How to Make a Killing includes Glen Powell, Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods.

When was How to Make a Killing released and how long is it?

How to Make a Killing was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.

What was the box office and production budget of How to Make a Killing?

How to Make a Killing had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $21.6M at the worldwide box office (1.44 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for How to Make a Killing?

The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Make a Killing was composed by Emile Mosseri.

What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Make a Killing?

How to Make a Killing holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).