The Instigators (2024) is a wild, fast-paced action-comedy thriller that teams up Matt Damon and Casey Affleck as two unlikely criminals whose plan for the perfect heist spirals into absolute chaos.
When Rory (Damon), a disgraced former soldier, partners with Cobby (Affleck), a reckless ex-con with nothing to lose, the goal is simple: rob a corrupt politician and disappear. But the heist goes sideways from the first minute — bullets fly, secrets unravel, and suddenly, every cop and criminal in Boston is on their trail.
Hiding out with a kidnapped therapist (Hong Chau) who wants no part of their mess, the duo finds themselves navigating car chases, betrayals, and moral dilemmas — all while arguing about everything from escape routes to childhood trauma.
With razor-sharp dialogue, gritty street action, and unexpected heart, The Instigators blends Doug Liman’s signature kinetic style with character-driven storytelling. It’s a story about people in way over their heads — trying to outrun a past that’s catching up fast.
