Plot Points – Questions about key events in the film.
What is the main reason Johnny Utah joins the FBI's Los Angeles field office?
To investigate a string of bank robberies
What is Johnny Utah’s profession before joining the FBI?
College football quarterback
“I am an FBI agent!” – Who says this iconic line?
Johnny Utah
What federal agency does Johnny Utah work for?
FBI
Who directed Point Break?
Kathryn Bigelow
What is the name of the gang the FBI suspects is behind the bank robberies?
The Ex-Presidents
What is the name of the spiritual and thrill-seeking leader of the Ex-Presidents?
Bodhi
“Fear causes hesitation, and hesitation will cause your worst fears to come true.” – Who says this?
Bodhi
What disguise do the bank robbers use during their heists?
Masks of former U.S. Presidents
Which actor performed many of his own stunts, including skydiving scenes?
Patrick Swayze
How does Johnny Utah first meet Tyler, the woman who introduces him to the surfing world?
He pretends to be an orphan to gain her sympathy and surfing lessons
Which character is Johnny Utah’s FBI partner and mentor?
Angelo Pappas
Finish the quote: “Little hand says it’s time to…”
“rock and roll”
What is the main theory Angelo Pappas has about the identity of the Ex-Presidents?
That they are surfers
What was the original working title of the film before it was changed to Point Break?
Johnny Utah
What major clue leads Johnny and Angelo to suspect surfers are behind the robberies?
The presence of sand and a tan line on one of the suspects
What motivates Bodhi’s criminal lifestyle and philosophy?
His belief in living life on the edge and rejecting societal norms
Back off, Warchild…” – What’s the next part of this quote?
“…seriously.”
(Said by Johnny Utah during a tense moment with one of Bodhi’s crew.)
How does Johnny Utah go undercover to infiltrate the surfing community?
He pretends to be a LAWYER learning to surf?
Which future Academy Award-winning director was married to Kathryn Bigelow during the film’s production and helped with the script?
James Cameron
What ultimately happens to Bodhi at the end of the film?
He paddles into a massive storm wave in Australia, and Johnny lets him go, implying he doesn’t survive?
Which character has a romantic relationship with Johnny Utah and also has ties to Bodhi’s group?
Tyler Endicott
“If you want the ultimate, you’ve got to be willing to pay the ultimate price.” – Who says this and what does it mean?
Bodhi: It means living life to the fullest sometimes requires risking everything, even your life
What critical mistake does Johnny make during a foot chase that nearly blows his cover?
He lets Bodhi escape instead of arresting him
What real-life skill did Keanu Reeves have to learn for his role as Johnny Utah?
Surfing