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Point Break

1991·Movie
2h 2min·R
IMDb7.3Metacritic607.5Rotten Tomatoes68%79%

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Point Break fingerprint

Relentless energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, sports, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

100% pure adrenaline.

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.
High-Octane ActionSurfing ThrillerBank HeistUndercover CopBromanceExtreme SportsIconic 90s FilmAdrenaline-fueledAnti-Establishment Themes

Crew

Directed by:
Kathryn Bigelow, Glenn R. Wilder, Herb Gains
Written by:
W. Peter Iliff, W. Peter Iliff, Rick King
Produced by:
James Cameron, Sharon Bialy, Robert L. Levy
Composed by:
Gary Goetzman, Mark Isham, Greg P. Russell

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Point Break

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Point Break legally?

fuboTVPeacockPhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyYouTube TVAMC

Point Break is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, Philo, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Point Break worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Point Break rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Point Break?

2 h 2 min

Point Break runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Point Break?

Critics64
Audiences76

Not quite. Audiences rate Point Break higher (76) than critics (64). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Point Break a box office hit?

Budget$24 million
Box office$84 million

Yes. It cost about $24 million to make and earned $84 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is Point Break in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Point Break?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Point Break in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Point Break use?

Game-Breaking InjuryOoh, Me Accent's SlippingNixon MaskArtistic License – PhysicsDonut Mess with a CopSignificant Wardrobe ShiftControl FreakPsycho for HireInevitably Broken RuleBecoming the MaskFake ShempDown L.A. Drainand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 storytelling tropes for Point Break, including Game-Breaking Injury, Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping, Nixon Mask.