Netflix to Remove Point Break on November 30
The 1991 Keanu Reeves action film will leave the streaming platform after November 30, according to Netflix.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Action/Adventure
Netflix will remove Point Break from its streaming platform, with November 30 set as the last day to watch the 1991 action film. The movie starred Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty, and Patrick Swayze.
Why it matters
The removal limits U.S. subscribers' access to a film that grossed $84 million at the box office against a $24 million budget. It is one of the early features directed by Kathryn Bigelow, making its departure notable for fans of the director's work.
The film grossed $84 million at the box office on a $24 million budget, earning a 69% critics score and 79% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Netflix has not indicated whether the title will return to its catalog or move to another platform.
The players
Netflix
Netflix is a global subscription streaming service that licenses and produces film and television content for its members.
Kathryn Bigelow
Kathryn Bigelow is an American filmmaker known for directing action and thriller features, including Point Break and later Oscar-winning war drama The Hurt Locker.
The details
Netflix announced that Point Break will be available on the platform through November 30, after which it will be removed. The 122-minute film, released July 12, 1991, follows an FBI agent who goes undercover among surfers suspected of robbing banks in Southern California.
Timeline
July 12, 1991: Point Break is released in theaters.
November 30, 2026: Point Break is removed from Netflix.
Industry Dynamics
Point Break's removal reflects the recurring pattern in which licensed catalog titles rotate off streaming services when their agreements lapse. Such rotations shape how older action films reach audiences as studios and platforms renegotiate distribution rights.
Subscribers who want to watch Point Break must do so by November 30, after which the film will no longer be available on Netflix. Viewers wishing to see it afterward will need to find another platform or rental option.
The takeaway
Viewers who want to revisit Point Break should watch before November 30, since the film will leave Netflix afterward. Checking streaming listings ahead of deadlines helps avoid losing access to favorite titles.
What happens next
Point Break will be removed from Netflix on November 30, 2026, which is the last day subscribers can watch it on the platform.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Collider.
