The Rip (2026)
Film · Action, Thriller, Crime
Stream itif you enjoy high-stakes crime dramas where the primary conflict is internal paranoia rather than outside forces.
A high-intensity crime thriller that leans into the paranoia and kinetic energy typical of director Joe Carnahan. Expect a loud, star-studded pressure cooker that prioritizes escalating tension and hard-boiled action over subtle character study.
What it is about
Trust frays when a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a run-down stash house, calling everyone — and everything — into question.
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What The Rip is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Expect a restless, muscular visual style that rarely lets the audience settle. The pacing is relentless, claustrophobic, and soaked in the humid, neon atmosphere of Miami. It feels like a pressure cooker, where the initial discovery of the cash acts as a catalyst for a series of increasingly violent and frantic confrontations. The camera work is kinetic, mirroring the fraying mental states of characters who are rapidly losing their grip on reality.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is aimed squarely at fans of gritty crime procedurals and those who enjoy watching A-list actors trade barbs in high-stress scenarios. If you prefer a slow-burn noir or a film with a clear moral compass, the pervasive cynicism and aggression here might be off-putting. The primary caveat is that the film prioritises machismo and sensory overload over intricate plotting or deep emotional resonance.
The right evening for it
It suits a Friday night when you want a high-adrenaline distraction. It is best watched with the sound turned up to catch every beat of the escalating tension.
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Teaser
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How The Rip leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to come away feeling slightly rattled and cynical. It leaves you with the residual hum of a sweat-soaked urban thriller that offers a heavy, adrenaline-charged experience.
How The Rip ends
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The film ends with Lieutenant Dumars revealing that Captain Velez provided the tip before her death to bait a group of corrupt officers. By pretending to steal the money himself, Dumars exposed Mike Ro and DEA Agent Nix as the true culprits behind Velez's murder. After a shootout in an armoured vehicle that leaves several wounded, Byrne pursues Nix in a car chase. When Nix attempts to draw his weapon after crashing, Byrne shoots him dead. The authorities arrest Ro, while the rest of the team successfully recovers the real cash, which they had previously swapped for phone books.
Desi receives a twenty percent share of the seized money as a reward for her help. The story concludes on a beach, where Dumars and Byrne watch the sunrise together in memory of Captain Velez. The resolution settles the mystery of Velez's death and confirms the integrity of the remaining TNT members.
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Featurette · Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Break Down Scenes from The Rip
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The Rip soundtrack
Music by Clinton Shorter
- 1The Rip
- 2Okay Buddy
- 3Drive
- 4Just Me
- 5Tattoos
- 6A Blessed Night
- 7Redlined
- 8Landline
- 9Everything
- 10Price of a Police Captain
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Questions people ask
- Is The Rip an epic film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Epic, with a tense streak. A high-intensity crime thriller that leans into the paranoia and kinetic energy typical of director Joe Carnahan. Expect a loud, star-studded pressure cooker that prioritizes escalating tension and hard-boiled action over subtle character study.
- How long is The Rip?
- The Rip runs 113 min and was released in 2026.
- Where can I watch The Rip in Canada?
- In Canada, The Rip is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Where can I watch The Rip in the UK?
- In the UK, The Rip is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for The Rip?
- The music for The Rip is by Clinton Shorter. The soundtrack album, The Rip (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film), has 21 tracks.
- What songs are on the The Rip soundtrack?
- The Rip (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film) has 21 tracks, including “The Rip”, “Okay Buddy”, “Drive”, “Just Me” and “Tattoos”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is The Rip worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy high-stakes crime dramas where the primary conflict is internal paranoia rather than outside forces. IMDb users rate it 6.8 out of 10 from 123,010 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 77%, Metacritic 63 and TMDB users 7.1.
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