Point Blank (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1998, Point Blank is an action, drama and crime film directed by Matt Earl Beesley, running about 90 minutes. “It's Not Just Another Day at the Mall” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Convicted corporate criminal Howard engineers a prison break as he and a number of fellow inmates are being transferred to a new facility. The escapees storm a shopping mall and take a group of shoppers hostage (after killing many more of them) before making their demands. Only Rudy, a former mercenary and brother of one of the fugitives, can take out the criminals before more of the hostages die.
Who’s in it. Point Blank stars Arin Hanson as The Grump, Mickey Rourke as Rudy Ray, Danny Trejo as Wallace and Kevin Gage as Joe Ray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Point Blank has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Point Blank page.
If you liked it. Fans of Point Blank 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 Blank (1998)?
- In US, Point Blank is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Point Blank worth watching?
- Point Blank holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Point Blank?
- Point Blank stars Arin Hanson, Mickey Rourke, Danny Trejo, Kevin Gage and James Gammon.
- When was Point Blank released?
- Point Blank was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.