Ambulance (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Ambulance is a 2022 action thriller directed by Michael Bay, starring Jake Gyllenhaal as Danny Sharp, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Eiza González. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes and earned $52.3 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Film Editing at the Saturn Awards 2022. Critics gave it 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 16m (136 min)
- Director
- Michael Bay
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ambulance About?
The premise of Ambulance without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
A decorated veteran, Will Sharp, finds himself needing to pull off a daring bank heist with his brother, Danny, who has a questionable moral compass. Their chaotic plan goes sideways when they hijack an ambulance, inadvertently taking a wounded police officer and a dedicated EMT, Cam Thompson, hostage. Now, the brothers must evade a relentless city-wide manhunt while also confronting the strain and complexities of their relationship, all while desperately trying to survive their escape from Los Angeles.
Ambulance Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- ambulance
- los angeles california
- money
- robbery
- one word title
- paramedic
- urban setting
- police officer
- remake of danish film
- bank robbery
- bank heist
- title spoken by character
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- doctor
- singing in a car
- singing in an ambulance
- female emt
- mexican stereotype
- product placement
- electronic music score
- criminal
- afghanistan veteran
- husband wife relationship
- marriage counsellor
- swat team
- police car
- black cop
- rookie cop
- revenge
- one day timespan
- fbi agent
- die hard scenario
- disaster film
- neo noir
- no opening credits
- title at the end
- slow motion scene
- extreme close up
- close up of eye
- dutch angle
- convention center
- spray paint
- los angeles storm drain
- parking garage
- security camera
- african american
- cell phone
- laptop computer
- gunshot wound
- bullet time
- blood transfusion
Ambulance Cast & Characters
Jake Gyllenhaal leads the cast as Danny Sharp, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Will Sharp and Eiza González as Cam Thompson. Directed by Michael Bay; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Bay
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Moses Ingram as Amy Sharp
Also Starring in Ambulance
· 12 more- Jackson White Officer Zach
- Cedric Sanders Officer Mark
- Garret Dillahunt Captain Monroe
- A Martinez Papi
- Jesse Garcia Roberto
- Colin Woodell EMT Scott
- Keir O'Donnell FBI Agent Anson Clark
- Jose Pablo Cantillo Jesus
- Olivia Stambouliah Lieutenant Dzaghig
- Andy Favreau
- Chelsea Harris
- Devan Long
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Ambulance Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Ambulance 68% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10. Our Echo Score gives it 47/100, strongest in character & emotion (60) and weakest in story & flow (35).
Ambulance Echo Score Breakdown
Ambulance delivers a high‑octane spectacle that showcases Michael Bay's signature scale, yet it struggles to sustain narrative cohesion and editorial restraint. Critics and viewers alike acknowledge the film's energetic set pieces and competent cast, but repeatedly note excessive length, uneven pacing, and a lack of originality. The result is a mixed experience that entertains in bursts but leaves the overall impression uneven and fatigued.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 45
In terms of art and craft, the film exhibits bold production design and vigorous set pieces, but direction and editing wobble. Critics cite daring camera work alongside chaotic spins, while users decry gratuitous shaky‑cam and bloated editing. The visual ambition is evident, yet the lack of compositional discipline undermines cohesion. Overall, the craftsmanship feels energetic but uneven.
- Character & Emotion 60
When evaluating character and emotion, the cast delivers solid performances that anchor the chaos. Reviews praise Jake Gyllenhaal's presence and note a strong central ensemble, though some criticize superficial emotional subplots. Viewers acknowledge occasional nuance but find depth limited. The acting provides a reliable foundation, yet narrative focus on characters remains inconsistent.
- Story & Flow 35
The story and flow suffer from disjointed pacing and a deficit of originality. Critics describe the plot as nonsensical, overly long, and meandering, while users label the script as weak and implausible. Multiple sub‑plots dilute momentum, and the climax delivers less payoff than expected. Consequently, narrative coherence is compromised, resulting in a muddled viewing experience.
- Sensory Experience 45
Sensory experience blends high‑volume sound design with flamboyant visuals, yet the execution feels erratic. Critics note a raucous auditory landscape and striking action imagery, whereas users highlight a jarring soundtrack and excessive camera gimmicks. The sensory overload creates adrenaline spikes but often at the expense of tonal consistency, leaving the overall impression mixed.
- Rewatch Factor 50
Rewatch factor is moderate; the film's adrenaline‑fueled set pieces invite repeat viewings for spectacle, but narrative fatigue and length diminish lasting appeal. Critics and users agree the opening thrills are engaging, yet the prolonged runtime and uneven pacing curb enthusiasm for subsequent watches. The movie offers occasional enjoyment, but limited depth curtails its replay value.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 68% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 87%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 5.5
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Letterboxd 3.0 /5
152 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Ambulance Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Ambulance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
War veteran Will Sharp (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) finds himself in a desperate situation when he requires $231,000 for his wife Amy (Moses Ingram)‘s surgery. In his time of need, he turns to his adoptive brother Danny (Jake Gyllenhaal), a seasoned criminal, who persuades him to join in a daring bank heist aimed at stealing $32 million. Though initially reluctant, Will is driven by the desperation to save Amy and thus agrees to be Danny’s getaway driver, leveraging his exceptional driving skills.
Full summary
The whole story of Ambulance, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Ambulance Box Office & Budget
Ambulance grossed $52.3 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $22.8 million came from the US and Canada and $29.5 million (56%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$52.3M
1.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $22.8M
- International
- $29.5M
- Budget
- $40M
Ambulance Awards & Nominations
Ambulance earned 2 award nominations, including Best Film Editing at the Saturn Awards 2022.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 2022 2 nominations- Nominated Best Film Editing
- Nominated Best Thriller Film
Ambulance Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 2 trailers, 3 clips and 4 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Official Trailer 2
- Clip Extended Preview
- Clip Can Eiza González and Jake Gyllenhaal Save the Flatlining Cop?
- Clip Jake Gyllenhaal's Huge Score - Extended Preview
How Well Do You Know Ambulance?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What desperate financial need drives Will Sharp to seek help from his brother?
Ambulance Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “Швидка допомога” and “Ātrā palīdzība”.
- Also known as
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- Швидка допомога
- Ātrā palīdzība
- Ambulância - Um Dia de Crime
- Ambulance. Plan de huida
- 亡命救护车
- 十字衝鋒車
- アンビュランス:2022
- Скорая
- Ambulância: Um Dia de Crime
- 앰뷸런스
- Швидка
- Ambulans
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- Rohammentő
- אמבולנס
- ปล้นระห่ำ ฉุกเฉินระทึก
- Ασθενοφόρο
- 劫命救護
- Ambulance: Plan de huida
- Sanitka
- Xe Cấp Cứu
- Hitna pomoć, სასწრაფო
- سيارة إسعاف
- Greitoji pagalba
- Линейката
- Ambulanța: Salvare contracronometru
- アンビュランス
- Rešilec
- آمبولانس
- ऐम्बुलेंस
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Ambulance FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Ambulance, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ambulance?
Ambulance runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was Ambulance released?
Ambulance was released on April 8, 2022.
Who directed Ambulance?
Ambulance was directed by Michael Bay.
More films by Michael Bay Who is in the cast of Ambulance?
Ambulance stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Danny Sharp, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Will Sharp and Eiza González as Cam Thompson, among 16 credited actors.
How much did Ambulance make at the box office?
Ambulance grossed $52.3 million worldwide ($22.8 million domestic, $29.5 million international) on a budget of $40 million.
How is Ambulance rated?
Ambulance has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 3.0/5 on Letterboxd.
Was Ambulance nominated for any awards?
Ambulance received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Ambulance have a post-credit scene?
No. Ambulance has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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