The film follows Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves), a young FBI agent who is ᴀssigned to investigate a series of bank robberies committed by a group of criminals known as the “Ex-Presidents.” These robbers wear masks of former U.S. presidents while carrying out their heists, adding a layer of audacity and mystery to their crimes.
In his investigation, Utah is drawn to a group of surfers led by the charismatic and fearless Bodhi (Patrick Swayze), who embodies the free-spirited, risk-taking ethos of surfing. Utah goes undercover, infiltrating the surfing community in the hopes of finding the elusive robbers.
As Utah spends more time with Bodhi and his crew, the lines between duty and personal allegiance begin to blur, forcing him to confront his own idenтιтy and values.