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The Rip

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77% Tomatometer 159 Reviews 65% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question -- including who they can rely on.
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Leveraging Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's classic chemistry to texturize a friendship tested by greed, The Rip tears into its potboiler setup with compulsively watchable confidence.

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Stacked with big screen talent, The Rip delivers solid entertainment to your living room— even if its second half slips into gratuitous action.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Jan 28
3/4
The Rip seems highly possible until its overblown climatic end, but even when it succumbs to the action thriller norms, it and the cast always keeps you thoroughly entertained. Go to Full Review
Matt Goldberg TheWrap Jan 28
3/5
Joe Carnahan's crime thriller feels like a nice throwback to '90s genre pictures, but it pulls a few too many punches. Go to Full Review
Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) Jan 27
2.5/4
I was entertained, even if for the longest stretches I couldn’t have told you who was doing what to whom. Chalk it up as yet another twist in the tale of Matt ‘n’ Ben – two Yin/Yang talents who will be yoked together for eternity. Go to Full Review
Justin Brown Medium Popcorn Apr 29
2/5
This movie has a lot of problems...particularly with how slow it is. You get some decent performances from Damon and Affleck but most of the scenes felt empty. Go to Full Review
Brandon Collins Medium Popcorn Apr 29
2/5
With a cast of this caliber, this should have been a stronger film. It felt dumbed down and like they held their punches. Go to Full Review
Tim Miller Cape Cod Wave Magazine Apr 14
2.5/4
Maybe if Carnahan took advantage of the Damon-Affleck chemistry, injecting some comic relief, the film would be more entertaining. He doesn't. Go to Full Review
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Ola G @Ollie1972 3d "The Rip" was inspired by the true story of Miami-Dade County Police Captain Chris Casiano, and tells the story of a group of police officers who, during a raid on a hidden cash operation, find their trust broken down as team members suspect each other of trying to steal a large sum of cash. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon still have chemistry, director Joe Carnahan knows how to create believable action sequences (even if they become overly long in this case at times) and it's a pretty solid film within the genre it belongs to. However, we have seen way too many films about bent cops, the plot twists never seems to end and it's full of clichés and nothing really new under the sun. It´s entertaining during the running time, but you won't remember it once the lights come on. See more Leprechaun K @LeprechaunKing Jun 14 Definitely above average for a Netflix original, which isn't saying much. Some of the twists and turns do not make sense but the story is good enough to keep it interesting. The chemistry between the two lead actors is undeniable. See more Chris S @Janomi Jun 12 Joe Carnahan delivers exactly the kind of thriller I've come to expect from him. Like Narc and Smokin' Aces, the film is packed with tension, strong characters, sharp dialogue, and enough twists to keep the audience guessing. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck crushed it once again. Their chemistry feels effortless, and both deliver strong performances to anchor the story. The supporting cast is equally impressive, creating a film where every character feels important. What I enjoyed most was the screenplay. Every time I thought I had the story figured out, there was another surprise, without feeling gimmicky. The action is exciting, the drama works, and the pacing rarely slows down. What I appreciated most was the balance. The film has action, but it never becomes mindless. It has drama, but it never loses momentum. Every twist serves the story instead of distracting from it. Carnahan manages to keep all of those elements moving together without letting any single one dominate the film. See more Jordan S @RT92213205 Jun 2 This movie kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time!! Then the plot twist blew me away!! Loved this movie 10 outta 10 and had a great cast See more Luke K @LukeAus Jun 1 Incredible performances by the cast. The best new movie I have seen in years. Just when you thought you had it figured out, BAM! Another spanner thrown in the works! Will have you guessing until the very end. See more Bob J. @RT46907538 May 30 I really liked the mystery aspect of the movie, though I did have it figured out pretty early on. It still didn't take away from the experience. I would definitely recommend it, especially if you are a Damon/Affleck fan See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question -- including who they can rely on.
Director
Joe Carnahan
Producer
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Luciana Damon, Dani Bernfeld, Michael Joe, Kevin Halloran
Screenwriter
Joe Carnahan, Michael McGrale, Joe Carnahan
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Artists Equity
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Violence)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 16, 2026
Runtime
1h 52m