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The Rip Debuts on Netflix With Damon–Affleck Duo Driving a Gritty Cop Thriller

The release doubles as a test of Artists Equity’s crew bonus model tied to a 90‑day Netflix viewership benchmark.

Overview

  • Written and directed by Joe Carnahan, the film began streaming on Netflix on Jan. 16 and follows a Miami tactical unit whose discovery of more than $20 million sparks suspicion and a standoff-like night.
  • Early reviews are mixed, with critics widely praising Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s lived-in chemistry while faulting the screenplay, thin character work, and some muddy visuals.
  • The ensemble features Sasha Calle, Teyana Taylor, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Steven Yeun, Kyle Chandler, Scott Adkins, and Lina Esco.
  • Carnahan says the story was inspired by a real incident relayed by a Miami detective, and cast members detailed extensive weapons training to heighten realism.
  • Produced by Damon and Affleck’s Artists Equity, the project includes a one-time, viewership-contingent bonus for roughly 1,200 cast and crew based on Netflix performance over 90 days.