The Ambulance
Seen it?1990 | 96 min | Action, Thriller, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Bullitt or Escape from New York, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
One minute Josh Baker is meeting the woman of his dreams. The next, he's watching her whisked away by a mysterious ambulance that never arrives at the local hospital. Doubted by the police, Josh is forced to carry on a one-man crusade that leads to a discovery more frightening than his worst fears.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Larry Cohen
- Eric RobertsJosh Baker
- James Earl JonesLt. Spencer
- Megan GallagherSandra Malloy
- Richard BrightMcClosky
- Janine TurnerCheryl
- Eric BraedenThe Doctor
- Nick ChinlundHugo
- Red ButtonsElias Zacharai
- James DixonDetective 'Jughead' Ryan
- Stan LeeMarvel Comics Editor