JOURNAL ARTICLE

The True Story Behind Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's 'The Rip'.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: MANGALINDAN, JP 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the real-life 2016 Miami-Dade Police raid that inspired the Netflix crime thriller *The Rip*, starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The raid, led by Officer Chris Casiano, uncovered $24 million in cash hidden behind a false wall in the attic of a suspected marijuana trafficker's home, marking the largest cash seizure in the department's history. The film adapts this event, exploring themes of loyalty, temptation, and grief, notably incorporating the personal loss of Casiano's son to deepen its narrative. Damon and Affleck's performances were informed by extensive research with Miami police, aiming to authentically portray the pressures and dynamics of law enforcement during such high-stakes operations.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:190994494
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