---
title: "The Ambush"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ambush-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 884452
imdb_id: "tt13445076"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 66
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Ambush (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ambush-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Ambush is a 2021 war, action, and drama film directed by Pierre Morel. Set in the winter of 2018, the story follows three Emirati soldiers, Ali, Bilal, and Hindasi, who are ambushed by heavily armed militants while on a routine patrol through a narrow canyon. After the soldiers are trapped and wounded, their commander leads a mission to rescue them.

As a co-production involving AGC and Image Nation, the film is noted as the largest Arabic-language feature film production ever shot in the Gulf. The production was shot entirely in the UAE and features an all-Emirati lead cast including Marwan Abdulla Saleh, Khalifa Al Jassem, and Mohammed Ahmed. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Three Emirati soldiers must survive a militant ambush while trapped in a narrow canyon."

### Why Watch
- Features the largest Arabic-language feature film production ever shot in the Gulf
- Showcases an all-Emirati lead cast
- Directed by Pierre Morel

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided material does not list any explicit reasons to skip the film
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and follows a military survival narrative.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #war-drama, #action-film, #military-survival, #emirati-cast, #gulf-production

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus | Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Pierre Morel
- **Networks / Studios**: Image Nation Studios, AGC Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Marwan Abdullah** as *Sergeant Ali Al-mismari*
- **Khalifa Al Jassem** as *Warrant Officer Bilal Al Saadi*
- **Mohammed Ahmed** as *Sergeant Al Hindasi*
- **Abdulla Saeed Bin Haider** as *Colonel Almazroui*
- **Saeed Alharsh** as *Captain Saeed Al Shehhi*
- **Hassan Yousuf Alblooshi** as *Abdulla Alblooshi*
- **Khalifa Albahri** as *Al Sayari*
- **Ghanim Nasser** as *Opposition Leader*
- **Mansoor Alfeeli** as *Colonel Jamal Al Khatri*
- **Ibrahim Almusharaakh** as *Mansoor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Ambush?
The film is available to discover on Plex.

### Q: Is The Ambush worth watching?
The film is touted as a major Arabic-language production and is the largest of its kind ever shot in the Gulf.

### Q: What is the total viewing duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

### Q: How many soldiers are central to the ambush plot?
The plot focuses on three Emirati soldiers named Ali, Bilal, and Hindasi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Ambush — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/884452)
- [AGC and Image Nation show teaser for big Arab production 'The Ambush' - Variety](https://variety.com/2021/film/news/stuart-ford-agc-image-nation-teaser-the-ambush-arab-film-uae-1235088179/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*