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title: "The Rip"
year: 2026
kind: "film"
canonical: "https://film.one/film/the-rip"
fi1m_id: "the-rip"
imdb_id: "tt32642706"
tmdb_id: 1306368
wikidata_id: "Q131189949"
fi1m_score: 65
critics_score: 68
critics_reviews: 20
published: "2026-09-23T13:59:19.930058+00:00"
updated: "2026-09-23T13:59:30.392495+00:00"
region: "CL"
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# The Rip (2026)

Directed by Joe Carnahan · 1h 53m · Action, Thriller, Crime

## Identity

The Rip

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/the-rip
- **Type:** Film
- **Fi1m ID:** the-rip
- **IMDb ID:** tt32642706
- **TMDB ID:** 1306368
- **Wikidata ID:** Q131189949
- **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32642706/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1306368, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131189949

**Fi1m score: 65** · Critics 68 from 20 reviews

*In a sentence:* A room full of cash, a long night, and not one person in the house who can be left alone with it

> Joe Carnahan puts Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and a room full of cash in a Miami house for one long night, and for an hour it grips. Then the door keeps opening, the script keeps explaining, and the tension leaks out with each new arrival.

## Synopsis

Miami. Lieutenant Dane Dumars (Matt Damon) leads a narcotics unit: Detective Sergeant J.D. Byrne (Ben Affleck), Detective Numa Baptistie (Teyana Taylor), Detective Mike Ro (Steven Yeun) and Detective Lolo Salazar (Catalina Sandino Moreno). A tip takes them to a stash house in Hialeah, where they find a fortune in cartel cash. Dumars calls it in, and the unit settles down to guard the money until it can be moved in the morning. Desiree ‘Desi’ Lopez Molina (Sasha Calle) is also in the house, with her own reasons for being there. As the night wears on, DEA Agent Mateo ‘Matty’ Nix (Kyle Chandler) and two FBI men arrive with an interest in the haul, and nobody is sure who can be trusted.

## Review

Joe Carnahan made *Narc* in 2002, a cop film that got most of its heat from two men in a car who did not trust each other, and *The Rip* is his attempt to do that again with a bigger cast and a great deal more money on the floor. A Miami narcotics unit finds a fortune in cash in a stash house and has to sit on it until morning. That is the whole engine: a room, a pile of cash, and people who all insist they are not thinking about it. It is a good idea, and for its first hour Carnahan knows what to do with it. Then the door starts opening, and the film gets weaker with each person who walks through it.

The house is the best thing in the film. Judy Becker gives it bare walls, cheap furniture and money stacked in bricks where a family would keep its shoes, and Juan Miguel Azpiroz lights it from inside, so that faces sit half in shadow and the cash is the brightest thing in the frame. Kevin Hale lets the early scenes breathe: the counting, the recounting, the glances exchanged when a total is read out. Nobody says anything about taking it, and we watched hands. We were tense, properly tense, for the better part of an hour, and nothing had happened yet but arithmetic.

Damon plays Dumars as a tired, decent man who counts the money anyway, and he is good at the small business of a lieutenant, moving people around a room without seeming to. Affleck’s Byrne is heavier and looser, the one who says the thing out loud, and he gets most of the laughs. The two have known each other on screen and off since [*Good Will Hunting*](https://film.one/film/good-will-hunting) (1997), and neither finishes a sentence the other has started; the film is at its most relaxed when it simply lets them talk. Steven Yeun is the pick of the unit, jittery and reasonable at once. Teyana Taylor gives Baptistie a stillness that makes her hard to read, which the plot needs. Catalina Sandino Moreno’s Salazar has less to do than her billing suggests.

The trouble starts when the federal agents arrive. Kyle Chandler’s Nix is a DEA man who talks as if he is selling something, and Chandler is enjoyable, but he brings with him the film’s bad habit: every new arrival gets a scene in which someone explains who they are and what they want, and Carnahan’s script does this by having them say it. Scott Adkins and Daisuke Tsuji, as the FBI men, are dealt with the same way. Up to then the house had made us nervous. Now the people in it were telling us to be nervous instead, and we felt the difference at once.

The second half takes the film out of the house. There are car chases and there is gunfire, and both are staged cleanly; Carnahan has never had trouble making a shootout legible. But what was particular about *The Rip* was the house, and Miami at night looks like any thriller’s city at night. Clinton Shorter’s score, all low brass and pulse, gets louder in the second half, insisting on stakes we had stopped feeling. The last stretch runs long, and there is a coda that explains what we had already understood. We were checking the time by then, and a little annoyed with ourselves for it, because the first hour had earned better.

Against Carnahan’s own record this is a step back to solid ground rather than a return to form. *Narc* had two characters and dug into both; *The Rip* has a dozen and gets under the skin of perhaps two. It runs 113 minutes and carries a 15, and it is a film made for the sofa, which suits it. Nothing here needs a cinema screen, and the murk of Azpiroz’s interiors survives a smaller one. Watch it with the lights down and someone to argue with about who is lying. When the last gun goes quiet, you have our permission to stop.

*Fi1m score 65, published 23 September 2026.*

## What the critics say

Most critics like The Rip, if rarely with much heat. The consensus is that Joe Carnahan has made an old-fashioned cop thriller in the 1970s mould and delivers what the genre promises: a tight siege premise, steadily rising tension, car chases, gunfire and a cast that plays it straight. Praise clusters on Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, whose easy rapport carries the film, and on Carnahan’s direction, which several reviews call his most assured work in years. Steven Yeun and Kyle Chandler are picked out among the supporting players.

The reservations start once the film leaves the siege. Several critics find the third act more generic than the first, with the unmasking of the villain letting the air out, and RogerEbert.com and Variety both think the closing scenes run long. The spread is wide. Sight and Sound and Deadline rate it as fresh, top-flight genre work, while The New York Times calls it an inert dirty-cop knock-off and The Independent finds it charmless and thinly written, wasting its ensemble.

## Straight answers

**Is The Rip worth watching?**

*The Rip* is worth watching for anyone who likes a slow-burning crime thriller and will forgive a weak second half, and we scored it 65. The first hour, with Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and a room full of cash, is properly tense; once the federal agents arrive the film starts explaining itself and the tension leaks away. Watch it at home, where it suits the sofa.

**How long is The Rip, and what is it rated?**

*The Rip* runs 1h 53m. It is an action and thriller film.

**Where can I watch The Rip in Chile?**

*The Rip* is streaming on Netflix in Chile. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service.

**How violent or frightening is The Rip, and is it suitable for children?**

*The Rip* carries a 15 in the UK and an R in the US, so it is not for children. It is a crime thriller with gunfire and car chases in its second half, and its tension comes from suspicion rather than horror, so the squeamish should manage. Older teenagers who like cop films are the natural audience.

**How does The Rip compare to Infernal Affairs?**

*The Rip* is the weaker of the two, and [*Infernal Affairs*](https://film.one/film/infernal-affairs) is the film to choose if you want to feel the paranoia rather than be told about it. Both put people who cannot trust each other in a room, but the Hong Kong film keeps its danger personal all the way through, while *The Rip* grips for an hour and then lets the plot crowd the house.

**What should I watch after The Rip?**

After *The Rip*, try [*Infernal Affairs*](https://film.one/film/infernal-affairs) (2002, Fi1m 87): Hong Kong moles on both sides; the paranoia this film talks about, properly felt. Then [*Dog Day Afternoon*](https://film.one/film/dog-day-afternoon) (1975, Fi1m 90): A bank job that turns into a long, sweaty wait, and is better for it; and [*Sicario*](https://film.one/film/sicario) (2015, Fi1m 80): Federal agents, cartel money and a heroine who slowly realises whose side she is on.

### Reviews we read (20)

- **Sight and Sound**, Quentin Tarantino (90/100, inferred): Tarantino praises Carnahan's thriller as one of the finest modern examples of classic 1970s-style cop movies, with a gripping premise, clever screenplay, strong direction, cast, and cinematography that sustains suspense throughout. [Read](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/features/reservoir-cops-quentin-tarantino-rip)
- **IndieWire**, David Ehrlich (78/100, inferred): The critic describes it as an enjoyably aggro Netflix heist movie about Miami cops tempted by $20 million, praising the concussive thriller elements from the Narc director. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/the-rip-netflix-movie-review-ben-affleck-matt-damon-1235173331/)
- **RogerEbert.com**, Brian Tallerico (78/100, inferred): Carnahan delivers an effectively entertaining Netflix original cop thriller that plays like a theatrical release, with strong character work from the leads. The critic praises the film's momentum, loyalty twists, and old-school appeal while noting it runs a bit long in the final scenes. [Read](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-rip-netflix-matt-damon-ben-affleck-movie-review-2026)
- **Slant Magazine**, Jake Cole (78/100, inferred): The critic calls it a meat-and-potatoes genre picture and enjoyably retro diversion that delivers the genre goods with legible direction, steady tension escalation, and unfussy action, despite no real surprises. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/the-rip-review-matt-damon-ben-affleck-joe-carnahan/)
- **The Hollywood Reporter**, David Rooney (78/100, inferred): The critic calls it a brawny and efficient Netflix cop thriller that doesn't reinvent the genre but delivers entertaining closed-quarters tension, car chases, and gunfire thanks to Carnahan's direction and a strong cast led by Damon and Affleck. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/the-rip-review-matt-damon-ben-affleck-netflix-teyana-taylor-1236474437/)
- **Variety**, Peter Debruge (78/100, inferred): Carnahan’s slick, trust-no-one heist thriller reunites Damon and Affleck in a dark, cinema-worthy crime story that rivals their earlier studio films and stands out among Netflix originals. The critic highlights the impressive ensemble, intricate twists, and cinematic ambitions while noting a weak epilogue. [Read](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/the-rip-review-netflix-matt-damon-ben-affleck-1236633831/)
- **The AV Club**, Jarrod Jones (B): The critic views it as Carnahan's best film in years, a flawed but dependable mid-tier action movie with grizzled performances, gunplay, and twists that signals a creative second wind, though not as gripping as Narc. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/the-rip-review)
- **The Guardian** (74/100, inferred): The critic sees it as a boisterous, enjoyable Friday-night crowdpleaser buoyed by the stars' chemistry and Carnahan's brash direction, but ultimately a macho pulp film best enjoyed casually and forgotten quickly. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jan/16/the-rip-review-ben-affleck-and-matt-damon-tear-through-flashy-netflix-bro-thriller)
- **Empire**, John Nugent (70/100, inferred): The critic calls it a sharp, tense, and mostly tightly constructed crime thriller in the old-school tradition that returns Carnahan to his roots. He singles out the twisty script, moral murkiness, and enjoyable turns from Damon and Affleck for praise, while noting the third act feels more generic. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/the-rip/)
- **Radio Times**, Matt Glasby (3/5): Glasby finds the Damon-Affleck reunion and Carnahan's direction deliver an exciting, well-acted adrenalised action flick with a strong first act and moral dilemma, but it becomes less satisfying as it expands beyond the siege premise and feels less than the sum of its parts. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/the-rip-review-netflix/)
- **The Telegraph**, Tim Robey (3/5): The review calls it a sinewy if not especially smart Netflix thriller about police corruption and temptation, with strong work from the leads in a Heat/Miami Vice-style setup; it is only half good but also not half bad. [Read](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2026/01/16/the-rip-review-matt-damon-ben-affleck/)
- **Financial Times**, Danny Leigh (★★★☆☆): The critic views the film as basic beer-and-pizza cop-thriller material with snap from Carnahan and a high-end finish from the stars, interesting mainly as a test case for the leads' Netflix profit-sharing experiment. [Read](https://www.ft.com/content/bd0db2ac-f345-4fa3-9808-b85ac13a5d6a)
- **The New York Times**, Brandon Yu (40/100, inferred): The film is a rote Netflix crime thriller with all the concepts of a dirty-cop story but little actual entertainment, feeling like an inert Training Day knockoff. The critic singles out the stiff, gesticulative tension and explanatory drama as major complaints. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/movies/the-rip-review.html)
- **The Independent**, Clarisse Loughrey (30/100, inferred): The critic finds the film a charmless Netflix dud that wastes its stars and supporting cast in a thinly developed story with dialogue aimed at distracted viewers. She singles out the poor character work and underuse of the ensemble for complaint. [Read](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/the-rip-review-netflix-ben-affleck-matt-damon-b2901272.html)
- **Deadline**, Pete Hammond (88/100, inferred): The critic praises the film as a fresh, smart, and wildly entertaining twisty cop drama that breathes new life into the genre with its Agatha Christie-like mystery elements amid violence and cartel intrigue. The standout elements singled out for praise are the top-form performances by Affleck and Damon, along with strong supporting turns from Yeun and Chandler. [Read](https://deadline.com/2026/01/the-rip-review-matt-damon-ben-affleck-1236683410/)
- **Collider**, Robert Brian Taylor (B): The critic finds the film a modest, engaging enough by-the-book cop thriller that hits its single-quadrant target but fails to elevate the formula or stand out beyond its stars' presence. They single out the better-than-expected supporting cast and Carnahan's authentic-feeling direction and pacing for keeping it solid and mildly recommendable. [Read](https://collider.com/the-rip-movie-review-matt-damon-ben-affleck-netflix/)
- **The Playlist**, Rodrigo Perez (70/100, inferred): The critic praises it as muscular, confident genre filmmaking with procedural efficiency, paranoia, and strong tension from the Damon/Affleck dynamic and Carnahan's direction; it is brawny and moves well but is blunt, workmanlike, and not a masterpiece. [Read](https://theplaylist.net/the-rip-review-ben-affleck-matt-damon-clock-in-for-joe-carnahans-muscular-suspenseful-cop-thriller-20260115/)
- **HeyUGuys**, Linda Marric (3/5): The critic calls it a solid, gripping cop thriller with strong performances from the leads and supporting cast, efficient direction, and enjoyable viewing, though it is not groundbreaking or genre-reinventing. [Read](https://www.heyuguys.com/the-rip-review/)
- **The Wrap** (60/100, inferred): The critic finds the first two-thirds pulse-pounding and an enjoyable homage to John Carpenter films with strong performances and claustrophobic camerawork, but notes that revealing the bad guy lets the air out of the picture and causes it to sputter. The main complaint is the lack of deep character stakes or individuality once the mystery resolves. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/reviews/the-rip-review-netflix-ben-affleck-matt-damon/)
- **/Film**, Chris Evangelista (5/10): The critic finds it a grim, dour crime thriller with a talented cast but familiar plotting and little character depth; it feels more like a pilot for a violent cop show than a full movie, with murky visuals and insufficient levity despite some strong moments. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/2076931/the-rip-matt-damon-ben-affleck-netflix-movie-review/)

## Details

- **Director:** Joe Carnahan
- **Director:** Joe Carnahan
- **Screenplay:** Joe Carnahan
- **Story:** Joe Carnahan, Michael McGrale
- **Cinematography:** Juan Miguel Azpiroz
- **Editor:** Kevin Hale
- **Music:** Clinton Shorter
- **Production design:** Judy Becker
- **Costume design:** Kelli Jones
- **Producer:** Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Luciana Bozán Barroso
- **Cast:** Matt Damon as Lieutenant Dane Dumars; Ben Affleck as Detective Sergeant J.D. Byrne; Teyana Taylor as Detective Numa Baptistie; Steven Yeun as Detective Mike Ro; Catalina Sandino Moreno as Detective Lolo Salazar; Sasha Calle as Desiree 'Desi' Lopez Molina; Kyle Chandler as DEA Agent Mateo 'Matty' Nix; Scott Adkins as FBI Agent Del Byrne
- **Runtime:** 1h 53m
- **Release (Chile):** 16 January 2026
- **Genres:** Action, Thriller, Crime
- **Budget:** $100 million
- **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeR5bcbRPak

## Where to watch in Chile

- Netflix: streaming

*Checked 2026-09-23.*

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## If you liked this

- *Narc* (2002): Carnahan’s earlier cop film, meaner and smaller, with two men and one argument.
- *Assault on Precinct 13* (1976): Carpenter’s siege film: one building, one night, and no help coming.
- *Infernal Affairs* (2002), Fi1m 87: Hong Kong moles on both sides; the paranoia this film talks about, properly felt. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/infernal-affairs.md)
- *Dog Day Afternoon* (1975), Fi1m 90: A bank job that turns into a long, sweaty wait, and is better for it. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/dog-day-afternoon.md)
- *Sicario* (2015), Fi1m 80: Federal agents, cartel money and a heroine who slowly realises whose side she is on. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/sicario.md)

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