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Affleck and Damon Shine in Gritty Cop Drama 'The Rip'

1/16/2026

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Story summary

The Rip, directed by Joe Carnahan, centers on Detective Sergeant J. D. Byrne and his team after they discover drug money.
Loyalties are tested between Byrne and Lieutenant Dane Dumars as the film depicts a police force plagued by dysfunction and corruption.
The story questions the characters' integrity and is inspired by real events.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon deliver notable performances in a crime-drama cop-narrative.

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Story summary

The Rip, directed by Joe Carnahan, centers on Detective Sergeant J. D. Byrne and his team after they discover drug money.
Loyalties are tested between Byrne and Lieutenant Dane Dumars as the film depicts a police force plagued by dysfunction and corruption.
The story questions the characters' integrity and is inspired by real events.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon deliver notable performances in a crime-drama cop-narrative.