Point Break

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Point Break

R

1991

2h 2m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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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, 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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Peter Holden

Aug 22, 2026

I didn’t see this at the theater when it came out since I was too young for the R rating. Since then I’ve had it on multiple home vid formats, learned to surf (need to get that back), and watched it more times than I can count easily over 100x at this point. Finally I caught the 35th anniversary in the theater and it was a totally different experience than watching at home. Amazingly cool, and well worth 5 out of 5 star meatball sandwich rating — 100% Utah!

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Addy

Aug 20, 2026

Fun and exciting movie!

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Jessica Marshall

Aug 20, 2026

Very epic on the big scene. Awesome story. Nonstop action. Fantastic directing and cinematography. Keanu Reeves acting is so bad, it's good.

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Steven J

Aug 20, 2026

Had no idea this movie was this good. I remember when it came out, but never saw it. Main reason I went was to see why Tony Stark calls Thor Point Break.

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Marcos

Aug 20, 2026

Best soundtrack ever made !

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Josh P

Aug 20, 2026

Loved this movie since I was a kid but never got to see it in theaters. It was so sick!

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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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