Point Break

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Point Break

R,

1991,

2h 2m,

Action/

Mystery & Thriller/

Crime/

Drama

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69%

78 Reviews

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75%

100,000+ Ratings

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100,000+ Ratings

After a string of bizarre bank robberies in Southern California, with the crooks donning masks of various former presidents, a federal agent, Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves), infiltrates the suspected gang. But this is no ordinary group of robbers. They're surfers -- led by the charismatic Bodhi (Patrick Swayze) -- who are addicted to the rush of thievery. But when Utah falls in love with a female surfer, Tyler (Lori Petty), who is close to the gang, it complicates his sense of duty.

Critics Consensus

Absurd, over-the-top, and often wildly entertaining, Point Break is here to show you that the human spirit is still alive.

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Philip Strick

Sight & Sound

Nov 20, 2025

Oddly lightweight in cast, as though the theme belonged to some departed race of Hollywood giants, Point Break usefully resists the temptation to act as a vehicle for Patrick Swayze,

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Steve Murray

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sep 25, 2025

The film is a fever show of empty style.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Nov 9, 2024

4/5

The film tries to show that surfers can be feral and violent in their own way, defending their turf, but even this is a different kind of brutality. It is such a strange generic welding, and is part of what has made the film such an enduring cult gem.

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Jack Walters

Loud and Clear Reviews

Jan 18, 2025

4.5/5

"Point Break is a full-throttle action showcase that capitalises on its ‘90s flare and rides the wave right until the end."

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Iain Robertson

Starburst

Jul 25, 2024

4/5

Ignore the extras, though and get lost in one of the best action movies of the ‘90s.

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

Apr 6, 2024

6/10

It just has an interesting start with the duel between Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, but its police plot often drags within it a series of clichés that take away the intrigue effect from its beach, robbery and surfing agenda. [Full review in Spanish]

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Ron W

Apr 26, 2019

Great plot. Great acting. Surfing. Skydiving. Bank robbers. Mystery. Love. Classic film.

Ron S

Apr 14, 2019

Maybe a little bit attractive for teenagers.

Rey S

Mar 6, 2019

This movie is great, I have no problems with this movie and I think its a well made movie. Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves are amazing actors.

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Rey P

Jan 11, 2019

Somebody saw some surfers, made a movie and you have Point Break. This captures none of the culture of surfing. Awful.

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Luke L

Dec 31, 2018

Greatest movie of all time

Rey P

Dec 29, 2018

I fell in love with Keanu after seeing the movie. He is so hot in and wetsuit. Patrick who?

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Kathryn Bigelow

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Bodhi

Keanu Reeves

FBI Special Agent Johnny 'John' Utah

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FBI Agent Angelo Pappas

Lori Petty

Tyler Ann Endicott

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Synopsis

After a string of bizarre bank robberies in Southern California, with the crooks donning masks of various former presidents, a federal agent, Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves), infiltrates the suspected gang. But this is no ordinary group of robbers. They're surfers -- led by the charismatic Bodhi (Patrick Swayze) -- who are addicted to the rush of thievery. But when Utah falls in love with a female surfer, Tyler (Lori Petty), who is close to the gang, it complicates his sense of duty.

Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Producer: Peter Abrams, Robert L. Levy
Screenwriter: W. Peter Iliff, Kurt Wimmer
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox
Rating: R
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 12, 1991, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 16, 2026
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 1, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $40.5M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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