The Rip is a kinetic Netflix action film directed by Joe Carnahan, led by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as members of a Miami-based Tactical Narcotics Team who uncover a massive stash of mysterious cash, driving the central tension around trust and potential corruption.

The cast includes Teyana Taylor, Steven Yuen, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Kyle Chandler, with Sasha Calle delivering a standout contribution.

Release details place the film in January 2026, with a runtime of about 133 minutes, produced by Carnahan with Michael McGrale co-writing.

Carnahan reflects on balancing writing, shooting, and editing, emphasizing execution over pandering and the craft of making every stage serve the story.

Critical reception is mixed: the film has moments of emotional depth and promising elements but falters in execution and storytelling, preventing it from feeling like a genre classic.

The film avoids spoon-feeding explanations, inviting audiences to infer meaning, and leans into Carnahan’s tradition of layered, slang-heavy dialogue.

Carnahan notes he had to invent parts of the narrative beyond true events to heighten suspense and create the film’s intricate setup.

The single-location feel of a near-empty cul-de-sac and a focus on a few shootouts constrain dramatic intensity and leave some fans feeling the plot undercooked.

Behind-the-scenes themes center on collaboration, tribute, and the human impact of crime, conveyed through interview excerpts and production anecdotes.

The Financial Times gave it 3/5, praising Carnahan’s energy but calling it basic beer-and-pizza fare with high-end polish.

The tone emphasizes abrasive realism, with rough dialogue and a focus on distrust, exhaustion, and economic tension over nonstop action.

Critics applaud the film’s draw on drawing-room mystery and interpersonal conflict, while noting moments of over-explanation and reliance on familiar genre motifs.