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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Reunite for Netflix Thriller 'The Rip,' Streaming Jan. 16

The duo frames the film as a conscious return to more frequent collaborations.

Overview

  • The Rip arrives on Netflix on Friday, January 16, 2026, following a Jan. 13 New York premiere.
  • Affleck plays a detective sergeant while Damon portrays a lieutenant; both are credited as producers.
  • The story centers on a Miami police unit whose trust frays after discovering about $20 million in cash.
  • Writer-director Joe Carnahan loosely based the film on a law enforcement friend’s experiences and enlisted real officers for on-screen roles.
  • The project extends Affleck and Damon’s decades-long partnership during a period when they have intentionally increased their joint work.