Point Break (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Point Break is a 1991 action thriller directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $83.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Kathryn Bigelow
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Point Break About?
The premise of Point Break without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An FBI rookie named Johnny Utah infiltrates a group of adrenaline junkies suspected of robbing banks and casinos. As he gets closer to the charismatic leader, Bodhi, Utah finds himself drawn into their world of extreme sports and high-stakes heists. He must navigate a complex web of loyalty and deception, questioning his own beliefs and blurring the lines between law enforcement and outlaw, all while trying to stop the gang's next move.
Point Break Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- surfer
- bank robbery
- title directed by female
- male bonding
- criminal
- friendship
- fbi agent
- bank robber
- undercover
- extreme sports
- los angeles california
- shot in the head
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- shootout
- neo noir
- male nudity
- thief
- slow motion scene
- shooting range
- airplane
- receptionist
- underwater scene
- blindfold
- jumping into water
- brick
- shooting into the air
- arrogance
- product placement
- binoculars
- cabriolet
- fast food
- diner
- waitress
- surfing lesson
- rugby
- former athlete
- hair sample
- laboratory
- outdoor shower
- ethnic stereotype
- racial stereotype
- racial slur
- kicked in the face
- pizza
- party
- drunkenness
- beach party
- photograph
- secret
- campfire
- alcoholic
Point Break Cast
Keanu Reeves leads the cast, with Patrick Swayze. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
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Director Kathryn Bigelow
More from Kathryn Bigelow
More films directed by Kathryn Bigelow, best-rated first: The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty, Near Dark and Strange Days.
Point Break Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Point Break 59 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 72% User score
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Point Break Plot Summary
What happens in Point Break from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bank robbers who are also surfers? The FBI can hardly fathom that Agent Angelo Pappas is genuinely considering such an outrageous notion. Dismissed as an outdated and seemingly loopy agent who can’t keep up with the evolving FBI, his theory is largely ignored, allowing the infamous bank robbers known as The Ex-Presidents to continue their spree. However, everything changes when rookie Agent Johnny Utah, a former football star, is assigned to work alongside the skeptical Pappas. How can a young jock possibly assist in solving this string of bank heists?
Full summary
The whole story of Point Break, scene by scene
Point Break Box Office
Point Break grossed $83.5 million worldwide. $43.2 million came from the US and Canada and $40.3 million (48%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$83.5M
- US & Canada
- $43.2M
- International
- $40.3M
Point Break Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 3 trailers and 3 featurettes.
- Trailer UK 4K UHD Trailer
- Trailer UK 4K Restoration Trailer
- Featurette Karyn Kusama on POINT BREAK (Trailer Commentary)
- Featurette 'Hand Me That Bag Of Money' 🏄 Why Point Break (1991) Still Holds Up
How Well Do You Know Point Break?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
Who plays the role of Agent Angelo Pappas?
Cars in Point Break
72 cars on screen, including the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice and the 1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van.
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1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1973 Chevrolet K-Series Important role -
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Important role
Point Break Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Johnny Utah” and “Riders on the Storm”.
- Also known as
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- Johnny Utah
- Riders on the Storm
- Myrskyn ratsastajat
- Stormens ryttare
- Punto De Quiebre
- 폭풍 속으로
- Point break - dödens utmanare
- Punto límite
- Gefährliche Brandung
- 终极豪情
- Caçadores de Emoção
- Le llaman Bodhi
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- Point Break - Punto di rottura
- Point Break : Extrême limite
- 惊爆点
- Ruptura Explosiva
- На гребне волны
- Bod zlomu
- Holtpont
- Na fali
- Στην κόψη του κύματος
- La limita extremă
- נקודת פריצה
- Kırılma Noktası
- Критична точкa
- На гребені хвилі
- ハートブルー
- Ant bangos keteros
- 驚爆點
- Pakleni val, ტალღის ქიმზე
- Li diuen Bodhi
- คลื่นบ้ากระแทกคลื่นบ้า
- Ranh Giới Chết
- Extrême limite
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Point Break FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Point Break, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Point Break?
Point Break runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Point Break released?
Point Break was released on July 12, 1991.
Who directed Point Break?
Point Break was directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
More films by Kathryn Bigelow Who is in the cast of Point Break?
Point Break stars Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze.
How much did Point Break make at the box office?
Point Break grossed $83.5 million worldwide ($43.2 million domestic, $40.3 million international).
How is Point Break rated?
Point Break has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 59 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does Point Break have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Point Break has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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