The Instigators
“Worst. Heist. Ever.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-13
Top Cast
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Matt Damon
Rory
Casey Affleck
Cobby
Ving Rhames
Frank Toomey
Jack Harlow
Scalvo
Michael Stuhlbarg
Mr. Besegai
Alfred Molina
Richie Dechico
Owen Earls
Charlie Haggerty
Hong Chau
Dr. Donna Rivera
Natalie Carter
Mrs. Haggerty
Walter Liebman
Terry
André De Shields
Mr. Kelly
Ron Perlman
Mayor Miccelli
Rob Gronkowski
Rob Gronkowski
Toby Jones
Attorney Alan Flynn
Slate Holmgren
Dave Wedge
Ronnie Cho
Mark Choi
Sheika Murray
Waiter #1 at Wharf
Perry Strong
Waiter #2 at Wharf
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 6 DaysJazz at Lincoln Center, New York City
Festival / Special Debut
August 2, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 8, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doug Liman
- Screenplay & Story
- Chuck MacLean, Casey Affleck
- Original Score
- Christophe Beck
- Original Title
- The Instigators
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $11K
- Production Studios
- Artists Equity, The Walsh Company, Apple Studios, Studio 8
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doug Liman
Chuck MacLean, Casey Affleck
Christophe Beck
Henry Braham, Andrew Rowlands
William Goldenberg, Tatiana S. Riegel, Saar Klein
John Graham, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Kevin J. Walsh, Jeff Robinov
Department Leadership Roster
John Graham
Producer
Matt Damon
Producer
Doug Liman
Director
Ben Affleck
Producer
Kevin J. Walsh
Producer
Chuck MacLean
Writer
Jeff Robinov
Producer
Casey Affleck
Writer
Greg Berry
Production Design
Alison Winter
Producer
Henry Braham
Director of Photography
Christophe Beck
Original Music Composer
Mark Russell
Visual Effects Supervisor
William Goldenberg
Editor
Charlese Antoinette Jones
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Instigators
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Instigators about?
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.
Who directed The Instigators?
The Instigators was directed by Doug Liman.
Who stars in The Instigators?
The principal cast of The Instigators includes Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, Ving Rhames, Jack Harlow, Michael Stuhlbarg.
When was The Instigators released and how long is it?
The Instigators was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did The Instigators make at the box office?
The Instigators grossed $11K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Instigators?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Instigators was composed by Christophe Beck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Instigators?
The Instigators holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).