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

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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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Dec 28

Point Break is a pulse pounding action classic that blends adrenaline with surprising soul. Keanu Reeves shines as Johnny Utah, an FBI rookie pulled into the sun soaked world of surfers, while Patrick Swayze delivers an iconic turn as Bodhi, a thrill seeker chasing freedom at any cost. Their chemistry drives the film beyond simple cops and robbers into a story about loyalty, obsession, and the price of living without limits. Kathryn Bigelow’s direction keeps the energy raw, from breathless foot chases to unforgettable skydiving and wave riding sequences. The action is bold, but it is the bond between Utah and Bodhi that gives the movie its heart. With a killer soundtrack, vivid atmosphere, and a finale that feels both tragic and inevitable, Point Break remains a timeless ride that still hits with power and emotion decades later.

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Creek

@Mister_BigBlock Nov 28

Top 5 ALL TIME. “Utah, gimme 2!”

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 Nov 28

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

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Barrie S

@Barrieboy Nov 9

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?

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Allan C

Nov 8

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.

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Sam S

Oct 14

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.

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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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