Ambush (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1999, Ambush is a drama and war film directed by Olli Saarela, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. It is the summer of 1941 and the Finnish army has been mobilized along the border with Russia. A platoon led by Lt. Eero Perkola is waiting for orders to go on the offensive. The platoon receives orders for a recon mission through the wilderness around the Lieksa lake to search for possible Russian defensive positions.
Who’s in it. Ambush stars Peter Franzén as Eero Perkola, Irina Björklund as Kaarina Vainikainen, Kari Heiskanen as Lance Corporal Jussi Lukkari and Kari Väänänen as Corporal Tauno Snicker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Ambush has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ambush page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ambush tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ambush (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ambush change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ambush worth watching?
- Ambush holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ambush?
- Ambush stars Peter Franzén, Irina Björklund, Kari Heiskanen, Kari Väänänen and Tommi Eronen.
- When was Ambush released?
- Ambush was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.