The Rip, the action thriller, is currently making headlines for its engaging storyline and strong performances. Directed by Joe Carnahan, the film has released today, on January 16, 2026, on the OTT giant platform, Netflix. Within hours of its release, netizens started praising the duo, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s chemistry. Apart from Matt and Ben, the action thriller also stars, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, and more. Now that The Rip is hogging the limelight, let’s find out whether it is based on a true story.
What to expect in the action thriller, The Rip?
The story of The Rip revolves around a group of Miami cops who discover millions of dollars in an abandoned building. ‘Dane Dumars’ (played by Matt Damon) and Detective Sergeant ‘J.D. Byrne’ (played by Ben Affleck) are also part of this group. However, the unity and trust within the group went downhill when the outside forces came to know about the huge amount of money.
