
How to Make a Killing
$28 billion inheritance. 7 relatives standing in the way.
Directed by John Patton Ford
Produced by StudioCanal, StudioCanal UK
A darkly comedic thriller about a disowned heir's ruthless scheme to eliminate his rivals and claim a massive family fortune, balancing satirical humor with genuine menace.
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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Is How to Make a Killing scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is How to Make a Killing violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is How to Make a Killing easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is How to Make a Killing sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Does How to Make a Killing end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
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