Point Break (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1991, Point Break is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Kathryn Bigelow, running about 122 minutes. “100% Pure Adrenaline!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Los Angeles, a gang of bank robbers who call themselves The Ex-Presidents commit their crimes while wearing masks of Reagan, Carter, Nixon and Johnson. Believing that the members of the gang could be surfers, the F.B.I. sends young agent Johnny Utah to the beach undercover to mix with the surfers and gather information.
Who’s in it. Point Break stars Patrick Swayze as Bodhi, Keanu Reeves as Johnny Utah, Gary Busey as Angelo Pappas and Lori Petty as Tyler Ann Endicott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Point Break has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $83.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and 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 Point Break page.
If you liked it. Fans of Point Break 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 Point Break (1991)?
- In US, Point Break is available to stream on fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Philo, and 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 Point Break worth watching?
- Point Break holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Point Break?
- Point Break stars Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty and John C. McGinley.
- When was Point Break released?
- Point Break was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.