The Instigators

At the end of The Instigators, Rory and Cobby’s risky plans don’t go as smoothly as they hoped, but they do manage to pull off a second heist, stealing money from the mayor’s safe. However, their escape is chaotic, involving police, a fire, and their own improvisations. During their final confrontation with the law, they decide to return the stolen money to the people, which prompts a crowd to rush forward and grab the cash, making it seem like they’ve successfully turned over a new leaf. Despite their efforts to evade capture, they end up in prison, but in a surprising turn, they are released due to the corrupt motives of the new mayor, Mark Choi, who chooses not to pursue charges against them—likely because they hold damaging evidence on his predecessor. With their freedom, Rory finally reconnects with his son, attending his hockey game, feeling more hopeful about his life. Meanwhile, the film reveals in a post-credit scene that the villains, Mr. Besegai and Richie Dechico, make it to Montreal but eventually die from the cold, ending their story in tragedy. Overall, the ending suggests that while the heists failed in the end, Rory and Cobby find a sense of redemption and a new beginning, having faced their own demons and realizing that their journey was more about reclaiming their lives than the stolen money.**

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:44