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How to Make a Killing (2026)

How to Make a Killing poster
Directed by
John Patton Ford
Genre
thriller film, black comedy film
Country
United Kingdom, France
Runtime
1h 46m
Rated
R
Rating
6.9 of 10 from 562 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man schemes to inherit a fortune by eliminating his wealthy relatives. He uses charm and cunning to get what he wants, but the plan grows more complicated. The story follows his increasingly risky attempts to secure the money.

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What happens

How to Make a Killing is a 2026 black comedy thriller film written and directed by John Patton Ford, inspired by the 1949 British film Kind Hearts and Coronets by Robert Hamer and John Dighton. Glen Powell stars along with Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace, and Ed Harris in the supporting cast. How to Make a Killing was released in the United States by A24 on 20 February 2026, and was released in the United Kingdom by StudioCanal on 11 March 2026, and in France on 25 March 2026. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $21 million against a production budget of $15 million. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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