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Point Break

Play trailer 1:11 Poster for Point Break R 1991 2h 2m Action Mystery & Thriller Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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68% Tomatometer 82 Reviews 79% Popcornmeter 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.
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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, Go to Full Review Steve Murray Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sep 25, 2025
The film is a fever show of empty style. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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." Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Megen S Sep 20, 2026 This is my favorite movie and it was so fantastic to see on the big screen! What a great time!! See more 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! See more Addy Aug 20, 2026 Fun and exciting movie! See more 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. See more 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. See more Marcos Aug 20, 2026 Best soundtrack ever made ! See more Read all reviews
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Kathryn Bigelow

Director

Patrick Swayze

Bodhi

Keanu Reeves

FBI Special Agent Johnny 'John' Utah

Gary Busey

FBI Agent Angelo Pappas

Lori Petty

Tyler Ann Endicott

John C. McGinley

FBI Agent Ben Harp

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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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