The Rip Trailer & Fun Facts
The Rip Synopsis:
A team of police officers, including long-time partners Dane Dumars (Matt Damon) and J.D. Byrne (Ben Affleck), finds millions of dollars in cash inside a stash house. Inspired by true events, the discovery tests their loyalty and integrity as they are tempted by the fortune and face escalating danger from the criminals who want the money back.
Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime
Release Date: On Netflix January 16th, 2026
The Rip Fun Facts:
Inspired by True Events:
The film's tense, high-stakes plot was created by director Joe Carnahan. The story is based on a personal experience told to him by a friend who led the Miami-Dade police tactical narcotics unit.
The Meaning of "The Rip":
The movie's title is Miami police slang. "The Rip" is what cops call taking a criminal's belongings, like cash, drugs, or weapons. The actual seizure of those items is known as a "rip."
A New Damon/Affleck Era:
This movie is the first project Netflix has worked on with Artists Equity, the production company founded by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in 2022. Damon and Affleck are both the lead actors and producers of the film. Damon and Affleck are real-life best friends and frequent collaborators.
Star-Studded Supporting Cast:
The movie features a massive supporting cast, including Oscar nominees Steven Yeun (Mickey 17), Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of Grace), Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights), Néstor Carbonell (The Morning Show), Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another), Sasha Calle (The Flash), and action star Scott Adkins.
The High-Stakes Question:
The movie's central ethical question is summed up in the teaser trailer by a character who asks, "A-W-T-G-G, What does it mean?" and Matt Damon's character replied, "Are we the good guys?"
Filming Locations:
Even though the movie is set in Miami, they filmed most of it in Los Angeles. They also filmed extra scenes in New Jersey.