The Rip is an action thriller film written and directed by Joe Carnahan. Inspired by true events, the Netflix film is set in Miami, and it revolves around a group of cops who discover millions of dollars in illegal cash and begin to distrust each other’s intentions while outsiders learn of their seizure. The Rip stars Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Scott Adkins, and Kyle Chandler. So, if you loved the thrilling drama, bloody action, and compelling characters in Netflix’s The Rip, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Triple 9 (Prime Video, Plex, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, & Tubi)
Triple 9 is a heist action thriller film directed by John Hillcoat from a screenplay by Matt Cook. The 2016 film revolves around a group of criminals hired by a Russian gangster’s wife to steal documents that will convict her husband, but during the process, they are double-crossed, leaving them in a dangerous situation. Triple 9 stars Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie, Aaron Paul, Clifton Collins Jr., Norman Reedus, Gal Gadot, Woody Harrelson, and Kate Winslet.
Narc (Rent on Prime Video)
Narc is a neo-noir crime thriller film written and directed by Joe Carnahan. The 2002 film follows two police officers trying to find a murderer who killed an undercover cop. During their investigation, they engage in unethical and illegal behavior and end up discovering dark secrets about each other. Narc stars Jason Patric, Ray Liotta, Busta Rhymes, and Chi McBride.
Training Day (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Training Day is a crime thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by David Ayer. The 2001 film is set in Los Angeles, and it follows LAPD narcotics officer Jake Hoyt as he begins his training under veteran Alonzo Harris, but soon begins to question his trainer’s methods. Training Day stars Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Cliff Curtis, Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg.
The Town (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Town is a neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Ben Affleck, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig and Aaron Stockard. Based on Chuck Hogan’s 2004 novel Prince of Thieves, the 2010 film revolves around four lifelong friends who rob a bank and are forced to take the bank manager hostage, whom they release unharmed later. One of the robbers decides to keep tabs on her and soon falls for her. The Town stars Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Blake Lively, Titus Welliver, Pete Postlethwaite, and Chris Cooper.
Sicario (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Sicario is an action crime thriller film directed by Denis Villeneuve from a screenplay by Taylor Sheridan. The 2015 film follows Kate Macer, a principled FBI special agent who joins a government task force comprising CIA operatives to take down a dangerous Mexican drug cartel leader, but during the process, she begins to question the methods of her own team. Sicario stars Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin, and Victor Garber.
Triple Frontier (Netflix)
Triple Frontier is an action-adventure film directed by J.C. Chandor, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Mark Boal. The 2019 film revolves around five friends and former special forces operatives as they reunite to take down a South American drug lord and steal his money, but their greed gets the best of them. Triple Frontier stars Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Garrett Hedlund, Pedro Pascal, and Adria Arjona.
Heat (Hulu, Disney+, Plex, & Rent on Prime Video)
Heat is an epic crime drama film written and directed by Michael Mann. Based on Mann’s 1989 film L.A. Takedown, the 1995 film is set in Los Angeles, and it revolves around an intense conflict between LAPD Detective Vincent Hanna and master thief Neil McCauley as McCauley tries to pull off the biggest heist of his life while Vincent pursues him. Heat stars Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, and Diane Venora.
Serpico (Paramount+, MGM+, & Rent on Prime Video)
Serpico is a crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Waldo Salt and Norman Wexler. Based on Peter Maas’ nonfiction book of the same name, the 1973 film is set in New York City, and it follows the story of NYPD Police Detective Frank Serpico as he struggles with corruption in his own department. Serpico stars Al Pacino, John Randolph, Jack Kehoe, Biff McGuire, Barbara Eda-Young, and Cornelia Sharpe.
End of Watch (Rent on Prime Video)
End of Watch is an action thriller film directed by written and directed by David Ayer. The 2012 film is set in Los Angeles, and it follows the daily lives of two LAPD officers as they interact with dangerous gang members while trying to maintain their personal relationships. End of Watch stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Pena, Anna Kendrick, Natalie Martinez, America Ferrera, Frank Grillo, Cody Horn, and David Harbour.
Reservoir Dogs (Rent on Prime Video)
Reservoir Dogs is an independent heist film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The 1992 film revolves around a group of eight men after their plan to rob a jewelry store goes wrong, and as a consequence, they begin to suspect each other of being undercover police officers. Reservoir Dogs stars Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Chris Penn, Steve Buscemi, Lawrence Tierney, and Michael Madsen.