Is How to Make a Killing appropriate for children?

# How to Make a Killing - Parental Guide This R-rated dark comedy follows a man plotting to murder his wealthy relatives for inheritance money. It contains strong violence and language, moderate sexual content, and some genuinely unsettling moments. Not appropriate for children under 17 without parental permission.

What age is How to Make a Killing suitable for?

Our verdict for How to Make a Killing is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is How to Make a Killing safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2026

Rating

Genre

Comedy, Thriller

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.

Cast

Glen Powell

Becket Redfellow

Margaret Qualley

Julia Steinway

Jessica Henwick

Ruth

Ed Harris

Whitelaw Redfellow

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Not recommended

Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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