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The Rip Honors Jake William Casiano, Weaving Grief Into a Netflix Heist
entertainment18 hours ago

The Rip Honors Jake William Casiano, Weaving Grief Into a Netflix Heist

Netflix's The Rip is a Joe Carnahan-directed heist thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck that follows a Miami narcotics task force who uncover $20 million in drug money, triggering a power struggle over who’s dirty. The end credits include a dedication to Jake William Casiano—the late son of Carnahan's friend and film advisor Chris Casiano—and his memory informs the film's grief-driven arc for Lt. Dumars. The Rip is streaming on Netflix.

Netflix Debuts The Rip, a Star-Studded Cop Thriller, Now Streaming
entertainment2 days ago

Netflix Debuts The Rip, a Star-Studded Cop Thriller, Now Streaming

Netflix’s star-packed Miami cop thriller The Rip, written and directed by Joe Carnahan and led by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Steven Yeun, is now streaming. The film follows a derelict cash stash that tests trust within a Miami-Dade police team, with Artists Equity backing the production. It stands as Netflix’s most high-profile ensemble release of 2026 to date, blending Carnahan’s personal experiences with classic 70s cop cinema, and comes as Netflix has rolled out other big titles this year.

Affleck and Damon Spar on Screen in Netflix Cop Thriller The Rip
movies2 days ago

Affleck and Damon Spar on Screen in Netflix Cop Thriller The Rip

Critics screened Joe Carnahan’s Netflix thriller The Rip, a Miami cop drama headlined by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as officers guarding a $20 million stash. Reviews praise the mood, tension, and the pair’s real-life friendship, with multiple outlets giving solid 3/4 stars and noting a Carpenter-esque vibe. It’s seen as a mid-range, satisfying streaming thriller that benefits from the stars’ chemistry and is now streaming on Netflix; the Tomatometer stands high (around 84%).