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The Instigators

The Instigators

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The Instigators

"Worst. Heist. Ever."

2024

1h 42m

6.1(670 votes)

Crime

Comedy

Overview

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.

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Apple Studios

Studio 8

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Rory

Casey Affleck

Casey Affleck

Cobby

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames

Frank Toomey

Jack Harlow

Jack Harlow

Scalvo

Michael Stuhlbarg

Michael Stuhlbarg

Mr. Besegai

Alfred Molina

Alfred Molina

Richie Dechico

Owen Earls

Owen Earls

Charlie Haggerty

Hong Chau

Hong Chau

Dr. Donna Rivera

Natalie Carter

Natalie Carter

Mrs. Haggerty

Walter Liebman

Terry

Creative team

Directed by: Doug Liman
Written by: Chuck MacLean
Casey Affleck
Produced by: Matt Damon
Ben Affleck

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