{
  "id": 853909,
  "title": "'Point Break' is back in theaters this weekend for its 35th anniversary — but you can stream it for free at home right now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/point-break-is-back-in-theaters-this-weekend-for-its-35th-anniversary",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/point-break-is-back-in-theaters-this-weekend-for-its-35th-anniversary-but-you-can-stream-it-for-free-at-home-right-now"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Point Break, a 1991 action movie starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, is returning to theaters for its 35th anniversary starting August 16. The film follows FBI rookie Johnny Utah as he infiltrates a gang of bank robbers who adopt the identities of former U.S. presidents. The movie, executive produced by James Cameron, is widely regarded as a seminal 90s film with enduring influence on subsequent films.\n\nFor those who prefer to stream at home for free, Point Break is available on Pluto TV, Tubi, and the Roku Channel. The theatrical re-release offers the opportunity to watch the movie in its original 4K resolution and in select locations from August 16-19. While alternatives exist for streaming the film for free, the experience of seeing Point Break on the big screen in its restored version is highly recommended.",
  "summary": "'Point Break' is my favorite '90s movie. From August 16-19 you can see it restored in 4K in theaters. Or stream it at home right now for free on Pluto TV, Tubi and more.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}