The Ambulance (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1990, The Ambulance is an action, comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Larry Cohen, running about 96 minutes. “You'll be in perfect health before you die.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Josh meets a young woman who shortly afterwards collapses and is rushed to hospital in an ambulance. He follows after her only to find that there is no record her being admitted, and he soon learns that her roommate also vanished after being picked up by the same ambulance. Convinced of a conspiracy, Josh proceeds to investigate, despite the discouragement of the police.
Who’s in it. The Ambulance stars Eric Roberts as Josh Baker, Megan Gallagher as Sandra Malloy, James Earl Jones as Lt. Spencer and Red Buttons as Elias Zacharai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Ambulance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ambulance page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ambulance tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ambulance (1990)?
- In US, The Ambulance is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ambulance worth watching?
- The Ambulance holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ambulance?
- The Ambulance stars Eric Roberts, Megan Gallagher, James Earl Jones, Red Buttons and Janine Turner.
- When was The Ambulance released?
- The Ambulance was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.