The Rip, an action thriller directed by Joe Carnahan, is currently hogging the limelight for its gripping plotline and strong performances. For the uninitiated, the film has released today, on January 16, 2026, on the OTT giant platform, Netflix. The film stars Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in the lead roles. Alongside the duo, the action thriller also features Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Scott Adkins and Kyle Chandler. Now that The Rip is making headlines, let’s have a look at the netizens’ reviews of it.
Plotline of the action thriller, The Rip
Matt Damon plays the role of ‘Dane Dumars’ and Ben Affleck portrays the role of Detective Sergeant ‘J.D. Byrne’. ‘Dane’ and ‘J.D. Byrne’ have worked together for years and have a close connection. The story of The Rip revolves around a group of Miami cops who discover millions of dollars in an abandoned building. However, things turned chaotic when outside forces learn about the cash. The trust within the Miami cops’ group begins to break.
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