How to Make a Killing (2026)

Glen Powell's charming hitman schtick meets a messy family fortune grab in this uneven black comedy that's fun for Powell fans but lacks real bite.

Crowd Score: 7/10

Who Is It For?

This movie is ideal for fans of black comedies and Glen Powell's charismatic performances, who enjoy films with clever premises involving family intrigue and murder. It's suited for viewers who appreciate ensemble casts with actors like Margaret Qualley and appreciate a mix of humor and suspense, even if the execution is uneven. Those who liked films like Hit Man will find the witty banter and twists engaging.

Vibe Match

Ready or Not meets Succession in a twisted inheritance thriller

What People Are Saying

I had a really good time with it personally. Cool premise, I laughed a lot, great score, and I just love seeing Glen Powell on my screen. I get why so

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I really think it would have been more interesting if they would have went the “Pig” route halfway through and Beckett discovers that revenge is a fru

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Becket and Julia hung out like 2 times as children and we're supposed to be led to believe they've been in love with each other their entire lives. Mo

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This feels like a movie that was made 5 years ago and shelved. Only to be released now because the cast has gotten famous. In it's defense I will say

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I had a really good time with it personally. Cool premise, I laughed a lot, great score, and I just love seeing Glen Powell on my screen. I get why some won’t love it though. It gave me Death of a Unicorn vibes, which I also really like, but I know a lot of people are split on it.

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