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Miami Deputies Sue Damon-Affleck Studio Over The Rip's Cop Portrayals
entertainment19 days ago

Miami Deputies Sue Damon-Affleck Studio Over The Rip's Cop Portrayals

Two Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputies filed a defamation suit against Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s production company Artists Equity, claiming Netflix’s The Rip closely mirrors their 2016 narcotics case and casts them as dirty cops, causing substantial reputational harm; they seek compensatory and punitive damages, attorney fees, a public retraction, and consultant compensation, despite the film’s credits disclaimer that it is not a true account.

Cops sue Damon, Affleck Over ‘Dirty’ Portrayal in Netflix Thriller The Rip
entertainment22 days ago

Cops sue Damon, Affleck Over ‘Dirty’ Portrayal in Netflix Thriller The Rip

Miami-Dade police officers are suing Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and their production company Artists Equity, claiming Netflix’s The Rip falsely portrays the 2016 Miami Lakes narcotics raid as corrupt and depicts officers as “dirty,” arguing the film harms their reputations with fabricated depictions of cartel ties and even murder; the suit follows public pushback from local officials and notes the movie is billed as inspired by true events.

Bridgerton Season 4 Tops Netflix’s Weekly Top 10 as The Rip Leads English Films
entertainment3 months ago

Bridgerton Season 4 Tops Netflix’s Weekly Top 10 as The Rip Leads English Films

Netflix’s week of Jan 26, 2026 sees Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 take No. 1 on the English TV Top 10 with 39.7M views (Season 1 and 3 also reappearing in the list), while The Rip leads the English film list with 14.6M views. His & Hers sits No. 2 on TV, and Finding Her Edge climbs to No. 3. Among non-English titles, Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart remains No. 2 in non-English films (9.6M views) and KPop Demon Hunters is No. 3 (6.8M). The coverage highlights ongoing popularity of Netflix originals and cross-category movement in the weekly ranking.

Affleck and Damon Deliver a Gritty Cop Thriller on Netflix
culture4 months ago

Affleck and Damon Deliver a Gritty Cop Thriller on Netflix

Netflix’s film The Rip, led by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, is a brisk, action-packed cop thriller about two Miami cops who uncover a $20 million cash haul, only to find that trust among their team is cracking as outside forces close in; it’s a fun throwback to high-stakes shootouts and twisty reveals, with standout turns from Affleck, Damon, and Kyle Chandler, currently streaming on Netflix.

Netflix Night Pairing: The Rip with Triple Frontier for a Heist-double Feature
entertainment4 months ago

Netflix Night Pairing: The Rip with Triple Frontier for a Heist-double Feature

The piece suggests pairing Netflix’s The Rip with 2019’s Triple Frontier as a matching double feature, noting their shared heist-thriller vibe, star-studded casts, and strong execution that keeps Netflix viewers engaged even years after release, with Triple Frontier reappearing on Netflix charts in 2023 as a reminder its appeal endures.

Damon: Short Attention Spans Are Redefining How Netflix Makes Movies
entertainment4 months ago

Damon: Short Attention Spans Are Redefining How Netflix Makes Movies

Matt Damon says audiences’ shorter attention spans are reshaping how streaming platforms like Netflix influence movie-making, pushing for faster, more immediate storytelling and even demanding big set-pieces early and dialogue that reiterates the plot; he discusses this in the context of his Netflix film The Rip with Ben Affleck, while Affleck argues strong storytelling can work without gimmicks.

Damon Says Netflix Wants Repeated Plot Beats and Early Action to Lock In Distracted Viewers
entertainment4 months ago

Damon Says Netflix Wants Repeated Plot Beats and Early Action to Lock In Distracted Viewers

Matt Damon says on the Joe Rogan Experience that Netflix has urged filmmakers to reiterate plot points three to four times in dialogue and to front-load a big action beat to keep phone-distracted viewers engaged; he and Ben Affleck discuss these shifts in storytelling as they promote their Netflix film The Rip, noting that streaming changes don’t spell the end for theaters.

Netflix Debuts The Rip, a Star-Studded Cop Thriller, Now Streaming
entertainment4 months 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
movies4 months 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%).