Point Break

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Point Break

R

1991

2h 2m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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68%

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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

Nov 20

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

The film is a fever show of empty style.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

11/09/2024

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

01/18/2025

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

07/25/2024

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

04/06/2024

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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Donna

3h

awesome classic! you forget how much better it was to see it in the movie theater uncut and on actual film!

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Corey O

11h

What the fuck wrong with you? I AM AN FBI AGENT!

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Cheryl K

16h

Loved seeing this on the big screen again! I’ve watched it many times over the years, but there’s nothing like the theater experience.

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Shane

16h

It was a great movie awesome action and very funny and amazing I loved it I see it. It was very good and awesome. It was great seeing it on the big screen or it’s 35th anniversary and excellent performances by Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves one of my favorite classic movies.

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Nikida H

18h

Still SO GOOD! So happy I finally got to see it on the big screen 🔥

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Teddy S

@Teddy_S 4d

Feels like it was written by a particularly stupid 12 year-old.

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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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