

The Instigators
2024-08-02 · 102 min · ★ 6.1
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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Production details
- Directors
- Doug Liman
- Production companies
- Artists Equity, The Walsh Company, Apple Studios, Studio 8
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 11,098
Top Cast
Matt DamonRory
Casey AffleckCobby
Ving RhamesFrank Toomey
Jack HarlowScalvo
Michael StuhlbargMr. Besegai
Alfred MolinaRichie Dechico
Owen EarlsCharlie Haggerty
Hong ChauDr. Donna Rivera
Natalie CarterMrs. Haggerty
André De ShieldsMr. Kelly
Ron PerlmanMayor Miccelli
Rob GronkowskiRob Gronkowski
Toby JonesAttorney Alan Flynn
Perry StrongWaiter #2 at Wharf
Tommy NohillyPolice CommissionerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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