The Rip (2026)
The Rip (2026)Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Scott Adkins
Directed by: Joe Carnahan
Produced by: Artists Equity & Netflix
Overview
The Rip (2026) marks a gritty return to grounded crime storytelling from Joe Carnahan (Narc, The Grey), teaming up with longtime collaborators Matt Damon and Ben Affleck under their production banner, Artists Equity.
Set in Miami, the film follows a unit of detectives who stumble upon millions of dollars in cash hidden in a decaying stash house. What begins as a routine bust soon spirals into paranoia, corruption, and betrayal — as greed infects the ranks and loyalties crumble from within.
With its sun-drenched noir atmosphere and escalating tension, The Rip becomes a brutal psychological chess match where the biggest threat isn’t the criminals on the street — it’s the ones wearing the badge.
Highlights
Matt Damon delivers one of his most intense performances in years as Lieutenant Dane Dumars, a man trying to hold his fractured team together as chaos erupts.
Ben Affleck embodies moral ambiguity as Detective Sergeant J.D. Byrne, whose calm demeanor hides dangerous secrets.
Joe Carnahan’s direction is sharp and relentless — balancing realistic gunfights, raw emotion, and claustrophobic tension.
Cinematography captures a sweaty, neon-soaked Miami — a visual blend of Heat and Training Day with modern Netflix polish.
Scott Adkins and Steven Yeun provide standout supporting turns, with Adkins bringing kinetic action energy and Yeun adding emotional depth.
Final Verdict
The Rip is a taut, character-driven crime thriller that blends moral decay, explosive action, and emotional realism. Damon and Affleck’s chemistry anchors the film, while Joe Carnahan’s direction delivers an unflinching look at greed and loyalty under fire.A modern throwback to classic ‘90s crime dramas, The Rip proves that sometimes the most dangerous heist isn’t stealing money — it’s keeping your soul.
“Everyone’s got a price. Some just sell cheaper than others.”
