The Instigators

The Instigators has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in Australia on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel, and in the US on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 660 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Matt Damon sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Start it on Apple TV whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason The Instigators keeps coming up in conversation. The jokes in The Instigators land because the characters underneath them are worth caring 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. Matt Damon and Casey Affleck lead a cast with the timing to make it work. The Instigators came out in 2024. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and The Instigators holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Instigators. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Matt Damon anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.