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The Instigators

The Instigators

Worst. Heist. Ever.

20246.21h 42m

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.

Directed by Doug Liman
Written by Chuck MacLean, Casey Affleck
Produced by Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jeff Robinov
Box Office0Revenue: $11K

Top Cast

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

W

Walter Liebman

Terry

Themes & Keywords

therapistboston, massachusettssarcasmcrime bossfatheron the runex-marinecorrupt politicianex-concity hallheist gone wrongduringcreditsstingercorrupt mayorbotched robberypolitical scandalmayoral electioncomedy of errors

About The Instigators

The Instigators is a crime, comedy film released in 2024 exploring themes of therapist, boston, massachusetts, sarcasm, crime boss, father, on the run. Directed by Doug Liman, it stars Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Ving Rhames. 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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