The Rip
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): January 16, 2026 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
63
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 32 Critic Reviews
Positive:
16
Mixed:
16
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
Film ThreatRicky ArchuletaJan 28, 2026
In a world where there is no shortage of cop thrillers, The Rip is sheer popcorn entertainment from start to finish. Read full review
80
EmpireJohn NugentJan 16, 2026
A gripping, zig-zaggy potboiler, this is a crime thriller in the old-school tradition, with some enjoyable turns from Boston’s finest, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. Read full review
80
The TimesKevin MaherJan 16, 2026
The film is a hoot, possibly the most gloriously macho cop movie since the writer-director Joe Carnahan’s previous cop movie Copshop (2021), or his breakout cop movie Narc (2002), or the cop movie he wrote for Edward Norton, Pride and Glory (2008). Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyJan 15, 2026
The Rip doesn’t reinvent the cops-in-a-pressure-cooker genre, but its mix of closed-quarters tension, car chases and gunfire gets the job done. Thanks to Carnahan and his accomplished cast, it’s both more convincing and more watchable than the average original streaming movie. Read full review
80
The Daily BeastNick SchagerJan 15, 2026
A rugged affair that’s canny and concussive enough to compensate for a somewhat deflating ending, it proves that its headliners remain cinema’s preeminent BFF duo. Read full review
76
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Barry HertzJan 15, 2026
A corrupt-cop drama that is mostly aware about its B-minus-movie aspirations, Carnahan’s film is a thoroughly enjoyable if not particularly original mashup of Training Day, Cop Land, Triple 9 and a dozen-plus other films in which it is up to One Good Cop™ to solve a mystery involving a dead police captain, dirty officials and millions of dollars in drug-cartel money. Read full review
75
The A.V. ClubJarrod JonesJan 16, 2026
Despite the story bloat, Carnahan spins a tight web for the first two-thirds of his movie. Read full review
75
The PlaylistRodrigo PerezJan 15, 2026
Carnahan may be the real MVP here. “The Rip” isn’t a masterpiece, and it can be blunt and workmanlike by design, but it’s brawny, confident, and it moves. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoJan 15, 2026
Joe Carnahan, the director of gritty cop flicks like “Narc” and “Copshop,” is back in his wheelhouse with the effectively entertaining The Rip, the rare Netflix original action film that actually plays like something you’d want to see in theaters. Read full review
75
USA TodayBrian TruittJan 15, 2026
Damon and Affleck lead a starry action vehicle – including Golden Globe winner Teyana Taylor – that, even with some plot issues and an overbearing intensity, is way better than most straight-to-Netflix potboilers. Read full review
75
Slant MagazineJake ColeJan 15, 2026
The film's legible direction and steady escalation of tension makes for an enjoyably retro diversion. Read full review
70
Wall Street JournalJohn AndersonJan 15, 2026
The Rip is a sturdily entertaining, hyper-kinetic avalanche of action propelled by equal parts bullets and f-bombs. Read full review
70
IGNKenneth Seward Jr.Jan 15, 2026
The Rip may stumble at times due to an uneven script and forgettable action scenes, but its interesting premise, talented cast – lead by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck – and twist ending make for a mostly enjoyable experience. Read full review
67
IndieWireDavid EhrlichJan 15, 2026
But the most important reason why The Rip is a slight cut above the average streaming fare is the lived-in history that Affleck and Damon bring to their characters’ dynamic. Read full review
63
The Travers TakePeter TraversJan 17, 2026
It’s the Mattfleck starshine, plus the indisputable action bonafides of director Joe Carnahan, that sell this cop thriller when formula threatens to overtake it. Read full review
63
Washington PostTravis M. AndrewsJan 16, 2026
If you go for this kind of fare, you’ll have a good time. If you don’t, you’ll probably find it off-putting. Read full review
60
Radio TimesMatt GlasbyJan 21, 2026
All in all, it’s quite a ride, yet the more things it tries to do, the less well it does them. Read full review
60
StatusBrian LowryJan 16, 2026
Landing on Netflix, it’s not terrible, but by the time the credits roll it’s pretty clear why it landed directly on Netflix. Read full review
60
Next Best PictureGiovanni LagoJan 16, 2026
The Rip is serviceable largely due to the well-worn chemistry between Affleck and Damon. It delivers exactly what’s expected, leaving viewers mildly satisfied in the moment, but unlikely to think about it again long after the credits roll. Read full review
60
TheWrapMatt GoldbergJan 15, 2026
The fact that the movie can still stay entertaining enough is thanks to the performances and Carnahan’s claustrophobic camera work, which turns a mundane cul-de-sac into a particularly unnerving location. But once the film hits an answer on who you can trust, it can’t help but sputter to the end. Read full review
60
ColliderRobert Brian TaylorJan 15, 2026
This movie wants to get in, get the job done without complication, and get out before it overstays its welcome. On that front, The Rip is solid enough to earn a mild recommendation. Read full review
60
The TelegraphTim RobeyJan 15, 2026
Part Heat, part Miami Vice, this sinewy thriller keeps motives hidden as a police unit weighs duty against dirty money. Read full review
60
The GuardianBenjamin LeeJan 15, 2026
A movie to be enjoyed on Friday night and forgotten all about by Saturday morning. Read full review
60
Screen RantAlex HarrisonJan 15, 2026
It's possible to watch this movie thinking mostly of what could have been – if the script was as deft as it sometimes pretends to be, this had the makings of a truly great thriller. But The Rip is a good time when experienced on its wavelength, and worthy material for a relaxed night in. Read full review
50
The AtlanticDavid SimsJan 21, 2026
That The Rip is such a bland venue for its charismatic stars’ reunion is a terrible shame. Read full review
50
Movie NationRoger MooreJan 20, 2026
The Rip remains perfectly watchable, if a tad slow, more than a little confused at times and utterly mired in a mess of its own making in that head-slapping finale. Read full review
50
The Associated PressJake CoyleJan 16, 2026
As a B-movie with a couple of A-listers, “The Rip” will probably go down as a minor and flawed genre exercise. But even in their lesser efforts, the sincerity of Damon and Affleck’s buddy routine remains winning. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChronicleBob StraussJan 15, 2026
The Rip is another one — efficient for what it is, but if it’s remembered at all it will be for Damon and Affleck’s matching beards and effortless way of appearing at home together onscreen. Read full review
50
LooperAlistair RyderJan 15, 2026
It's perfectly serviceable, never less than watchable, but lacking in anything special that could live up to its twisty potential. Read full review
50
The New York TimesBrandon YuJan 15, 2026
Damon is the only one keeping his head above water, mostly because he’s the only one given the space to make decisions and navigate different dynamics. Everyone else is trapped in a kiddie game of cops and robbers. Read full review
50
SlashfilmChris EvangelistaJan 15, 2026
The Rip does give us a handful of scenes where Damon and Affleck's characters bro out, but these are brief flashes of light in a sea of darkness. I'm all for dark and gritty crime dramas, but "The Rip" never feels like much of a movie, more like a pilot for a new, particularly violent "Law & Order" spin-off. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are movie stars, why hire them for anything less? Read full review
40
The IndependentClarisse LoughreyJan 16, 2026
Affleck and Damon, at least, try to pump a little crotchety humanity into their characters. But any hope of suspense, any genuine mystery over who (if anyone) is on the path of betrayal, is swiftly dashed by how poorly defined these suspects are. Read full review
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