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Affleck and Damon Reunite for New Film After 15 Years

1/20/2026

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Story summary

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are childhood friends who have collaborated on 13 films since their breakout in Good Will Hunting.
In their latest project, The Rip, Affleck plays a hotheaded subordinate to Damon's narcotics cop.
Their history includes notable films such as Chasing Amy and Air.
Despite a 15-year hiatus from acting together, they remain a beloved pair in the industry.
Good Will Hunting remains their most celebrated work.

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Story summary

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are childhood friends who have collaborated on 13 films since their breakout in Good Will Hunting.
In their latest project, The Rip, Affleck plays a hotheaded subordinate to Damon's narcotics cop.
Their history includes notable films such as Chasing Amy and Air.
Despite a 15-year hiatus from acting together, they remain a beloved pair in the industry.
Good Will Hunting remains their most celebrated work.