The Ambulance
“You'll be in perfect health before you die.”
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.
Where to watch The Ambulance in United States
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Apple TV StoreClick a service to open The Ambulance there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Ambulance streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Ambulance
The Ambulance is a 1990 English-language action, thriller and comedy film directed by Larry Cohen. The cast is led by Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, Megan Gallagher. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
The Ambulance was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Epic Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 22, 1990, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Writers
- Larry Cohen
- Release date
- March 22, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Epic Productions
The Ambulance cast & crew
The Ambulance was directed by Larry Cohen and written by Larry Cohen.
The cast features Eric Roberts as Josh Baker, James Earl Jones as Lt. Spencer, Megan Gallagher as Sandra Malloy, Richard Bright as McClosky, Janine Turner as Cheryl, and Eric Braeden as The Doctor.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jay Chattaway, cinematography is by Jacques Haitkin, and it was produced by Moctesuma Esparza and Robert Katz.
Is The Ambulance worth watching?
The Ambulance holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 124 ratings, a more divisive action films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and comedy, The Ambulance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ambulance
In United States, you can stream The Ambulance on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Ambulance
Eric Roberts
Josh Baker
James Earl Jones
Lt. Spencer
Megan Gallagher
Sandra Malloy
Richard Bright
McClosky
Janine Turner
Cheryl
Eric Braeden
The Doctor
Nick Chinlund
Hugo
Red Buttons
Elias Zacharai
James Dixon
Detective 'Jughead' Ryan
Stan Lee
Marvel Comics Editor
Jill Gatsby
Jerilyn
Martin Barter
Street Gang Leader
The Ambulance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ambulance in United States?
The Ambulance is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is The Ambulance on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Ambulance is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Ambulance in?
The Ambulance is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ambulance?
The Ambulance runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is The Ambulance rated?
The Ambulance is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 124 ratings.
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