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Affleck and Damon Star in Netflix Thriller 'The Rip'

1/5/2026

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Ben Affleck (actor) and Matt Damon (actor) star in the Netflix crime thriller The Rip, directed by Joe Carnahan.
The film premieres January 16, 2026, on Netflix.
The Rip follows Miami police officers whose trust erodes after discovering millions in a stash house.
The project marks a collaboration with Artists Equity, Affleck and Damon's production company, and includes Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, and Kyle Chandler in the supporting cast.

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Story summary

Ben Affleck (actor) and Matt Damon (actor) star in the Netflix crime thriller The Rip, directed by Joe Carnahan.
The film premieres January 16, 2026, on Netflix.
The Rip follows Miami police officers whose trust erodes after discovering millions in a stash house.
The project marks a collaboration with Artists Equity, Affleck and Damon's production company, and includes Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, and Kyle Chandler in the supporting cast.