

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?
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
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.
Cast & crew
- Pierre MorelDirector
- Marwan AbdullahSergeant Ali Al-mismari
- Khalifa Al JassemWarrant Officer Bilal Al Saadi
- Mohammed AhmedSergeant Al Hindasi
- Abdulla Saeed Bin HaiderColonel Almazroui
- Saeed AlharshCaptain Saeed Al Shehhi
- Hassan Yousuf AlblooshiAbdulla Alblooshi
- Khalifa AlbahriAl Sayari
- Ghanim NasserOpposition Leader
- Mansoor AlfeeliColonel Jamal Al Khatri
- Ibrahim AlmusharaakhMansoor
- Salem AltamimiSergeant Salem
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
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Ambush

The Kill Team
2019 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Field of Lost Shoes
2015 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Outlaws - For Greater Glory
2012 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Seal Team Eight: Behind Enemy Lines
2014 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Walking with the Enemy
2014 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Mosul
2019 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Hurricane
2018 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers

Jarhead 3: The Siege
2016 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Twelve O'Clock High
1949 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Bat★21
1988 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Ambush: quick answers
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.