Ambush (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2001, Ambush is an action film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. While escorting an elderly man to an undisclosed location, The Driver is confronted by a van full of armed men and is warned that the old man has stolen a large amount of diamonds. The old man claims to have swallowed the diamonds and that the men will likely cut him open to retrieve them. The Driver decides at the last minute to help him, participating in a car chase and shootout with the van. The Driver eventually evades his pursuers and watches their destruction. He then delivers the old man to a town nearby and asks the merchant if he did indeed swallowed the diamonds. The client merely chuckles and walks away. The Driver then leaves.
Who’s in it. Ambush stars Clive Owen as The Driver, Tomas Milian as Elderly Cuban and Franklin Dennis Jones as Thug 1.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, 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 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 Ambush (2001)?
- 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 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ambush?
- Ambush stars Clive Owen, Tomas Milian and Franklin Dennis Jones.
- When was Ambush released?
- Ambush was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.