Ambush Bay (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1966, Ambush Bay is a drama and war film directed by Ron Winston, running about 109 minutes. “Their top secret mission paved the way for the man who said "I Shall Return!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Marine unit on a Japanese-held island in the Philippines tries to hook up with local Filipino guerrillas.
Who’s in it. Ambush Bay stars Hugh O'Brian as Sgt. Steve Corey, Mickey Rooney as Sgt. Ernest Wartell, James Mitchum as Pvt. James Grenier and Greg Amsterdam as Cpl. Stanley Parrish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ambush Bay has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ambush Bay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ambush Bay tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ambush Bay (1966)?
- In US, Ambush Bay is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ambush Bay worth watching?
- Ambush Bay holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Bay?
- Ambush Bay stars Hugh O'Brian, Mickey Rooney, James Mitchum, Greg Amsterdam and Peter Masterson.
- When was Ambush Bay released?
- Ambush Bay was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.