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The Ambush (2021): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

The Ambush (2021) movie poster

The Ambush is a 2021 action drama directed by Pierre Morel, starring Mohammed Ahmed as Sergeant Al Hindasi, Khalifa Albahri and Mansoor Alfeeli. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $5.2 million worldwide. It holds 3.1/5 on Letterboxd.

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The Ambush (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Pierre Morel
Genres
Action , Drama , War
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ambush About?

The premise of The Ambush without spoilers.

Based on a true story, this action thriller follows three United Arab Emirates soldiers who become trapped in a dangerous canyon after their armored vehicle is violently attacked. As backup arrives, they face another relentless ambush, leaving them struggling to survive. A courageous rescue mission is launched, representing their only chance to escape and secure a vital victory.

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Cast & crew

The Ambush Cast & Characters

Mohammed Ahmed leads the cast as Sergeant Al Hindasi, with Khalifa Albahri as Al Sayari and Mansoor Alfeeli. Directed by Pierre Morel; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Pierre Morel

More films directed by Pierre Morel, best-rated first: District B13, Canary Black, Taken and From Paris with Love.

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Ratings

The Ambush Reviews & Ratings

The Ambush holds 3.1/5 on Letterboxd.

Box office

The Ambush Box Office

The Ambush grossed $5.2 million worldwide.

2021 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.2M

International
$5.2M
Details

The Ambush Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Al Kameen” and “من الكمين”.

Also known as
  • Al Kameen
  • من الكمين
  • Zasadzka
  • Embuscade
  • 沙漠伏击
  • Přepadení v soutěsce
  • Zasjeda
  • Végső csapda
  • Ambush - Kein Entkommen!
  • Засада
  • 매복
  • Pasala
+3 more
  • 絕地圍攻
  • Prepadnutie v údolí
  • Pusu

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The Ambush FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Ambush, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ambush?

The Ambush runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The Ambush released?

The Ambush was released on October 28, 2021.

Who directed The Ambush?

The Ambush was directed by Pierre Morel.

More films by Pierre Morel

Who is in the cast of The Ambush?

The Ambush stars Mohammed Ahmed as Sergeant Al Hindasi, Khalifa Albahri as Al Sayari and Mansoor Alfeeli, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Ambush make at the box office?

The Ambush grossed $5.2 million worldwide.

How is The Ambush rated?

The Ambush has 3.1/5 on Letterboxd and 4.6/5 on Movie Insider.

Does The Ambush have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ambush has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Ambush in?

The original language of The Ambush is Arabic.

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