Surprisingly, The Rip, a box office-worthy movie starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, opened on Netflix in January. Though we are glad about the choice to release a potential box office hit on streaming, the reasons behind it are conversations for another day. In the film, Damon and Affleck lead a small team of cops who stumble upon millions of dollars in cash when they investigate a tip about a home outside of their jurisdiction. The money stirs temptation and distrust among the teammates. Add to this the curious events that begin occurring in the surrounding neighborhood, The Rip makes for a stimulating and immersive story. It got us thinking about the appeal of crooked cop movies. What is it about them that keeps us engaged and running to the theaters (or our streaming channels) for more? Join us on the Cup of Tea Critiques Podcast as we discuss the allure of crooked cop movies.

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Boyer, Daniel. “10 Best Crooked Cops in Movies, According to Reddit.” Collider (July 10 2023). https://collider.com/best-crooked-cops-movies-reddit/.

Coyle, Jake. “Movie Review: In ‘The Rip,’ cops both good and dirty find millions in cash.” AP News (January 15 2026). https://apnews.com/article/rip-review-matt-damon-ben-affleck-b23f62bc18025321a102626ad263888b/.

Harrison, Alex. “The True Story Behind Ben Affleck & Matt Damon's The Rip Movie.” Screen Rant (January 1 2026). https://screenrant.com/the-rip-movie-true-story-comparison/.

Primas, Hope. “What is Copaganda?” Screencraft (April 22 2025). https://blackmediaiq.substack.com/p/what-is-copaganda/.

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