Boiling Point (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1993, Boiling Point is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by James B. Harris, running about 92 minutes. “He's a cop who reached the Boiling Point” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Red is an aging scam-artist who's just been released from prison together with Ronnie, a young and not-so-bright hoodlum who is easily manipulated. Their new business is to organize fake-money sales and then kill the buyer to take his money; but when Ronnie kills an undercover secret service agent, his partner Jimmy Mercer vows revenge and is given one week to catch the killers before being transferred. Written by Giancarlo Cairella
Who’s in it. Boiling Point stars Wesley Snipes as Jimmy Mercer, Dennis Hopper as Rudolph 'Red' Diamond, Lolita Davidovich as Vikki Dunbar and Viggo Mortensen as Ronnie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Boiling Point has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $10.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boiling Point page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boiling Point tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boiling Point (1993)?
- In US, Boiling Point is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boiling Point worth watching?
- Boiling Point holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boiling Point?
- Boiling Point stars Wesley Snipes, Dennis Hopper, Lolita Davidovich, Viggo Mortensen and Seymour Cassel.
- When was Boiling Point released?
- Boiling Point was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
