The Ambassador (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1985, The Ambassador is a drama and war film directed by J. Lee Thompson, running about 97 minutes. “His career is in jeopardy... His marriage is in ruins... And his life is in danger... HE'S THROUGH NEGOTIATING.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American ambassador to Israel tries to bring peace to the Middle East conflict through unconventional methods, but his efforts are hampered at every turn and his personal life threatened.
Who’s in it. The Ambassador stars Robert Mitchum as Peter Hacker, Ellen Burstyn as Alex Hacker, Rock Hudson as Frank Stevenson and Fabio Testi as Mustapha Hashimi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Ambassador has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ambassador page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ambassador tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ambassador (1985)?
- In US, The Ambassador is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ambassador worth watching?
- The Ambassador holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ambassador?
- The Ambassador stars Robert Mitchum, Ellen Burstyn, Rock Hudson, Fabio Testi and Donald Pleasence.
- When was The Ambassador released?
- The Ambassador was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.