The Ambush (2021) is a remarkable action war film. It is not just a work of fiction but is rooted in the harsh realities of war, based on the 2018 ambush of the Emirati soldiers by insurgents. It is a gripping journey of survival, courage, and camaraderie. Pierre Morel directed the film that Brandon and Kurtis Birtell co-wrote. The film holds a record for being the highest-grossing Emirati and Arabic-language film ever in the UAE.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Ambush (2021) via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is The Ambush (2021) available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Ambush (2021) is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Three Emirati soldiers – Ali, Bilal, and Hindasi embark on a routine patrol only to find themselves ambushed by heavily armed militants. Trapped, wounded, and cut off from communication, they face a desperate situation with dwindling resources, ammunition, and time. Back at the base, the commander learns about the assault and discovers that it was not a random act of violence but a carefully planned assault. As the narrative unfolds, a rescue mission is put into action, adding a layer to the action and suspense of the film.
Marwan Abdullah (as Sergent Ali Al-mismari), Khalifa Al Jassem (as Warrant Officer Bilal Al Saddi), and Mohammed Ahmed (as Sergent Al Hindasi) breathe life into the experiences of soldiers on the battlefield through their performances.
Watch The Ambush (2021) streaming via Amazon Prime Video
The Ambush (2021) is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
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The Ambush’s (2021) official synopsis is as follows:
“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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