Boiling Point (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Boiling Point is a 1993 action thriller directed by James B. Harris, starring Wesley Snipes, Viggo Mortensen and Dennis Hopper. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $10.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- James B. Harris
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Boiling Point About?
The premise of Boiling Point without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During a frenetic night at a popular London restaurant, head chef Andy Jones struggles to maintain control amidst escalating personal and professional pressures. A surprise inspection and a demanding clientele intensify the stress on Jones and his team. He navigates a complex web of interpersonal conflicts between management and staff, attempting to diffuse tensions and uphold the restaurant’s reputation as he battles to keep everything from falling apart.
Boiling Point Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- murder of a police officer
- revenge
- undercover
- robbery
- crime spree
- debt
- criminal
- psychopath
- ex convict
- stakeout
- prostitute
- motel
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- organized crime
- crime boss
- bar
- counterfeiting
- lawyer
- one last job
- con artist
- los angeles california
- double cross
- treasury agent
- nightclub
- manhunt
- neo noir
- showdown
- shot to death
- based on novel
- police officer
- prison visit
- shootout in a nightclub
- police partner
- telephone booth
- prison
- sociopath
- elevator
- manipulation
- what happened to epilogue
- race against time
- drug addict
- prisoner
- suicide
- old flame
- diner
- loan shark
- gangster
- blackmail
- interrogation
- restaurant
- gas explosion
Where to Watch Boiling Point
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Boiling Point Cast
Wesley Snipes leads the cast, with Viggo Mortensen and Dennis Hopper. Directed by James B. Harris; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director James B. Harris
Also Starring in Boiling Point
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Critics gave Boiling Point 50 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
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IMDb 5.0 /10
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Boiling Point Plot Summary
What happens in Boiling Point from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Treasury Agent Jimmy Mercer Wesley Snipes and his partner Brady are deep undercover when danger erupts: Mercer’s fellow agent is gunned down by a new threat, Ronnie Viggo Mortensen, summoned out of jail by the mobster Rudolph “Red” Diamond Dennis Hopper. In a burst of anger and a longing for revenge, Mercer resolves to track the killer down before he’s transferred to Newark, even as a close colleague insists on doing it “by the book.” Mercer’s stubborn reply cuts through the surface politeness with a chilling vow: > When I’m done with this motherfucker, I’m gonna put him in a box… by the book.
Full summary
The whole story of Boiling Point, scene by scene
Boiling Point Box Office
Boiling Point grossed $10.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.1M
- US & Canada
- $10.1M
Boiling Point Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Boiling Point.
Cars in Boiling Point
29 cars on screen, including the 1992 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1992 Ford Thunderbird.
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1992 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1992 Ford Thunderbird Important role -
1986 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1990 Acura Integra Background role
Boiling Point Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Die Bombe tickt” and “Boiling Point - Partner & Feinde”.
- Also known as
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- Die Bombe tickt
- Boiling Point - Partner & Feinde
- Boiling Point - Die Zeit läuft ab
- Εν Βρασμώ Ψυχής
- Σημείο Αιχμής
- Boiling Point - Die Bombe tickt
- Boiling Point (Punto de ebullición)
- Limite estremo
- L'Extrême Limite
- Bod varu
- Forráspont
- Punkt Zapalny
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- Точка кипения
- Punto de ebullición
- Boiling Point: Em Ponto de Bala
- O Preço do Dinheiro
- 머니맨
- Точка кипіння
- Punctul de fierbere
- 热血干探
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Boiling Point FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Boiling Point, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Boiling Point?
Boiling Point runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Boiling Point released?
Boiling Point was released on April 16, 1993.
Who directed Boiling Point?
Boiling Point was directed by James B. Harris.
More films by James B. Harris Who is in the cast of Boiling Point?
Boiling Point stars Wesley Snipes, Viggo Mortensen and Dennis Hopper, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Boiling Point?
In the US, Boiling Point is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Boiling Point make at the box office?
Boiling Point grossed $10.1 million worldwide.
How is Boiling Point rated?
Boiling Point has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 50 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Does Boiling Point have a post-credit scene?
No. Boiling Point has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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