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The Rip Streams on Netflix as Damon–Affleck Reunion Draws Mixed Reviews

The Netflix debut reunites the stars with Joe Carnahan for a cop thriller rooted in a Miami officer’s story.

Overview

  • Written and directed by Joe Carnahan, the film began streaming January 16 as a Netflix exclusive.
  • The story follows a Miami tactical narcotics team that uncovers more than $20 million in a stash house, igniting suspicion and moral tests within the unit.
  • Critics consistently praise Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s on‑screen chemistry but fault the screenplay, pacing, and dim visual style, with some calling it pilot‑like.
  • Produced by Damon and Affleck’s Artists Equity, the production includes a one‑time bonus for nearly 1,200 cast and crew tied to the film’s 90‑day viewership benchmarks.
  • The ensemble features Sasha Calle, Teyana Taylor, Steven Yeun, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Kyle Chandler, with the premise inspired by events relayed to Carnahan by a Miami detective.