Point Break

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Point Break

R

1991

2h 2m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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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.

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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

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,

Nov 20, 2025

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Steve Murray

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The film is a fever show of empty style.

Sep 25, 2025

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

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.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 9, 2024

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Jack Walters

Loud and Clear Reviews

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

Rated: 4.5/5

Jan 18, 2025

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Iain Robertson

Starburst

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

Rated: 4/5

Jul 25, 2024

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

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]

Rated: 6/10

Apr 6, 2024

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Creek

Top 5 ALL TIME. “Utah, gimme 2!”

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/28/25

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Jack F

I'm sorry, but I just didn't win me over.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/28/25

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Barrie S

I have to say the acting was great…but acting it was. Watchable, if only to confirm your predictions as to how it would end. Foul-mouthed American surfers do a few bank robberies to fund their lifestyle, while the All-American God’s Gift to Humanity FBI rookie agent gets his man….or does he?

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/09/25

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Allan C

Great film for its time, entertaining and weirdly there’s not much swearing in this, I can’t understand why, obviously we have to swear in films now it’s a way of life and very important for everyone to hear, I love to hear it, it’s so respectful. 😂 Good films are well acted and well spoken, the rest are just a waste of time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/08/25

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Sam S

This movie is BIG! Big personalities, big waves, and even bigger images. The foot chase through an L.A. neighborhood looks fantastic. They don’t make ‘em like this anymore.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/14/25

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Larry K

Pretty awesome movie. Not really an action fan but this was a lot of fun

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/14/25

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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
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 12, 1991, Original
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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