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Point Break

Point Break

Action · Adventure · Crime · 2015

A young undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of thieves who share a common interest in extreme sports. A remake of the 1991 film, "Point Break".

Movie details

Point Break

“Find your breaking point.”

2015 Action · Adventure · Crime 1h 54m

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

Community rating

A young undercover FBI agent infiltrates a gang of thieves who share a common interest in extreme sports. A remake of the 1991 film, "Point Break".

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Point Break?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ericson Core

Written by

Kurt Wimmer · Rick King · W. Peter Iliff

Edgar Ramírez

Edgar Ramírez

Bodhi

Luke Bracey

Luke Bracey

Johnny Utah

Teresa Palmer

Teresa Palmer

Samsara Dietz

Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone

Angelo Pappas

Max Thieriot

Max Thieriot

Jeff

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

FBI Instructor

Tobias Santelmann

Tobias Santelmann

Chowder

Court is in session

Put Point Break on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.