Rory and Cobby are unlikely partners thrown together for a heist. But when it goes awry, they team up with an unusual accomplice — Rory's therapist — to outrun police, backward bureaucrats, and a vengeful crime boss.
Directed by Doug Liman
therapist
boston, massachusetts
sarcasm
crime boss
father
on the run
ex-marine
corrupt politician
ex-con
city hall
heist gone wrong
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corrupt mayor
botched robbery
political scandal
mayoral election
comedy of errors
Rank
#291 in 2024·#7256 overall
Trailer
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Letterboxd
2.8 / 5
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Cast
Matt Damon
Rory
Casey Affleck
Cobby
Ving Rhames
Frank Toomey
Jack Harlow
Scalvo
Michael Stuhlbarg
Mr. Besegai
Alfred Molina
Richie Dechico
Owen Earls
Charlie Haggerty
Hong Chau
Dr. Donna Rivera
Natalie Carter
Mrs. Haggerty
André De Shields
Mr. Kelly
Ron Perlman
Mayor Miccelli
Rob Gronkowski
Rob Gronkowski
Crew
Doug Liman
Director
Casey Affleck
Writer
Christophe Beck
Original Music Composer
William Goldenberg
Editor
Tatiana S. Riegel
Editor
Saar Klein
Editor
Henry Braham
Director of Photography
Jeff Robinov
Producer
Kevin J. Walsh
Producer
Matt Damon
Producer
Ben Affleck
Producer
Celia D. Costas
Executive Producer
Popular Reviews
426 reviews
Mark Hibberd
4.9★ · 02/26/26
A fun movie if you don’t think about it too much. Also why is Jack Harlow in this??
A fun movie if you don’t think about it too much. Also why is Jack Harlow in this??
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Dominic DeMaro
7.0★ · 04/30/26
Casey Affleck and Matt Damon are my kings, and the reason I watched this. I was pleasantly surprised by how hooked I was and how enjoyable this was. music was just fun and this was the funniest movie I’ve seen in quite some time. Freaking hilarious.
THE INSTIGATORS
Casey Affleck and Matt Damon are my kings, and the reason I watched this. I was pleasantly surprised by how hooked I was and how enjoyable this was. music was just fun and this was the funniest movie I’ve seen in quite some time. Freaking hilarious.
THE INSTIGATORS
Braunylad
7.0★ · 03/18/26
Fun buddy movie.
Fun buddy movie.
Evan
6.0★ · 02/23/26
The instigators is a high budget formulaic action film with a great cast however unlike some other films like this I actually quite enjoyed this one as it’s actually entertaining and funny, also looks very good surprisingly. Probably won’t ever rewatch but good nonetheless.
The instigators is a high budget formulaic action film with a great cast however unlike some other films like this I actually quite enjoyed this one as it’s actually entertaining and funny, also looks very good surprisingly. Probably won’t ever rewatch but good nonetheless.
kiwi rose
6.0★ · 02/17/26
kind of gave tv movie. but for the simple mind, all it takes is a car chase scene! i had fun.
kind of gave tv movie. but for the simple mind, all it takes is a car chase scene! i had fun.
