Point Break (1991)
An FBI agent goes undercover with a gang of bank-robbing surfers, and the relentless action is gritty and suspenseful.
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.
How intense is Point Break?
Point Break is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Point Break feels like
- Tone
- grittypulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Point Break
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Point Break for you?
Is Point Break scary?
Only a little. Point Break has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Point Break gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Point Break sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Point Break OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Point Break?
Point Break runs 2h 2m.
Where can I stream Point Break?
Point Break is streaming on Peacock, AMC+, Kanopy and The Roku Channel.
Does Point Break have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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