Hollywood heavyweights Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are poised to dominate Netflix screens this week with their latest cinematic collaboration, a high-stakes thriller titled The Rip. The film, which promises a tense narrative of betrayal and greed, will be available for streaming from Friday, 16th January 2026.
A Gritty Miami Plot Centred on $20 Million
Directed by Joe Carnahan, known for the survival film The Grey, The Rip plunges viewers into the sun-baked underworld of Miami. The story follows a team of police officers whose world is turned upside down upon discovering a derelict stash house. Inside, they find several buckets containing a staggering $20 million in cash.
This windfall immediately sows seeds of distrust among the squad. As internal conflicts over how to handle the discovery reach a boiling point, word of the massive seizure leaks to dangerous outside forces. The officers are thrust into an impossible situation where their loyalties and morals are tested, turning what should have been a straightforward bust into a potential bloodbath.
An All-Star Ensemble Cast Led by Iconic Duo
The film is headlined by the iconic partnership of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, who play Detective Sergeant JD Byrne and Lieutenant Dane Dumars respectively. This marks their latest joint project following successes like Good Will Hunting and Air.
They are joined by a formidable supporting cast. Steven Yeun (The Walking Dead, Beef) takes on the role of Detective Mike Ro. Golden Globe-winning actress Teyana Taylor, celebrated for her role in One Battle After Another, portrays Detective Numa Baptiste. Sasha Calle, who played Supergirl in The Flash, features as Desi.
The impressive roster is rounded out by Catalina Sandino Moreno, Kyle Chandler, Lina Esco, Scott Adkins, and Néstor Carbonell, ensuring a depth of performance to match the film's intense premise.
UK Release Time and How to Watch
Subscribers in the United Kingdom will be able to stream The Rip from 8:00 AM GMT on Friday, 16th January. This follows the film's release on Netflix in the United States at midnight Pacific Standard Time.
For Sky customers, there is an opportunity to access Netflix content through Sky Stream TV bundles. Sky's Essential TV plan, priced from £15 per month, includes a Netflix subscription, allowing viewers to watch The Rip alongside other hit shows without needing a satellite dish.
With its compelling plot of moral decay, a top-tier cast, and the proven chemistry of its leading men, The Rip is set to be one of the first major must-watch film releases of 2026 on Netflix.
