How to Make a Killing 4K 2026

“How to Make a Killing” is the perfect popcorn blockbuster—it doesn’t try to be too clever, yet it never becomes silly. The film tells the story of Beckett, who is willing to do anything to inherit the entire fortune of the Radfellow family, who disowned him and his mother even before he was born. Standing in his way are seven family members who live in luxury and deny themselves nothing. The young heir decides to get rid of them to claim the coveted billions and finally become the person his mother raised him to be.

The story begins very boldly, practically with the very ending. However, the creators save some surprises for the very finale, and the seemingly predictable plot either turns out not to be so, or doesn’t feel boring at all. The plot is very dynamic, and most importantly, it contains very few conventions or simplifications. Without chasing complex ideas and concepts, the writers focus on an engaging presentation, vivid dialogue, and satire—and they pull it off. The main character is played by the amazing Glen Powell, and he’s paired with Margaret Qualley, with whom he has great chemistry; every one of their dialogues sparks and captivates. And Jessica Henwick and Zach Woods are wonderful.

The atmosphere of opulence is enhanced by an excellent soundtrack, vaguely reminiscent of "How to Make a Killing" but with more verve, and of course an interesting visual style, in which the film-like color grading stands out vividly. The cinematography is also excellent, and the editing is simply perfect, leaving no room for a breather.

The result is a captivating and thoroughly entertaining, unpretentious journey from director John Patton Ford, featuring explosive chemistry between the actors and excellent humor.