Ambushed (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1998, Ambushed is an action, thriller and tv movie film directed by Ernest R. Dickerson, running about 109 minutes. “When a Klan leader is murdered, it lights the fuse to a race explosion. Now the only man who can put it out is the one everyone suspects.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jim Natter, the leader of a violent Kuk Klux Klan lodge, is shot dead. His teenage son Eric Natter is found nearby, and taken into police custody for his protection pending the investigation. While four cops drive him to a safe-house, they are ambushed. Three of them shot dead, including Deputy Lawrence, and his black partner Jerry Robinson is accused of the murders.
Who’s in it. Ambushed stars Courtney B. Vance as Jerry Robinson, Virginia Madsen as Lucy Monroe, Jer Adrianne Lelliott as Eric Natter and William Forsythe as Mike Organski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Ambushed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ambushed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ambushed tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ambushed (1998)?
- In GB, Ambushed is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ambushed worth watching?
- Ambushed holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ambushed?
- Ambushed stars Courtney B. Vance, Virginia Madsen, Jer Adrianne Lelliott, William Forsythe and David Keith.
- When was Ambushed released?
- Ambushed was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.