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The Ambush

2021, Arabic. Directed by Pierre Morel.

They will bring their brothers home by any means necessary.

It is the winter of 2018, the men and women of the UAE military are deployed to provide aid. At the Mocha Base, spirits are high as three Emirati soldiers anticipate an imminent return home. While on their final routine patrol, the three soldiers, Ali, Bilal and Hindasi are ambushed by heavily armed militants on their route, through a narrow canyon. Trapped, wounded, and out of communication range, the three soldiers realize the gravity of their situation. They are running out of options, munitions - and time. Back at the base, their commander receives word and realizes that the assault on the UAE army patrol was premeditated. A rescue mission is quickly put into action, but will air and land support reach the men in time, and will they survive?

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Runtime
1h 50m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Arabic
Rated
R

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.0/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Ambush

The Ambush is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India.

Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Details

Released
25 November 2021
Original title
الكمينAl Kameen
Country
United Arab Emirates
Written by
Brandon Birtell, Kurtis Birtell
Budget
$40M
Box office
$5.2M

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Is The Ambush worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Ambush?

The Ambush runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).

Does The Ambush have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Ambush. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Ambush parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Ambush is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Ambush on?

The Ambush is streaming on Lionsgate Play in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Ambush?

If you liked The Ambush, try The Kill Team, Field of Lost Shoes, Outlaws - For Greater Glory.

Who directed The Ambush?

The Ambush (2021) was directed by Pierre Morel and stars Marwan Abdullah, Khalifa Al Jassem, Mohammed Ahmed.

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