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The Ambushers

1967·Movie
1h 42min·NR
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–32%
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes–32%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness4
  • Romance3

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Matt Helm rides again! ... with the Ambushers on his back, and some fun on the side!

When an experimental flying saucer crashes, secret agent Matt Helm has to bring back the secret weapons hidden on board.
Matt Helm AdventureSecret AgentFlying SaucerCold War Espionage1960s Spy FilmCampy ActionSecret WeaponsFast-PacedPastiche

Crew

Directed by:
Henry Levin, James Curtis Havens, Jerome M. Siegel
Written by:
Herbert Baker, Donald Hamilton
Produced by:
Dean Martin, Irving Allen, Howard Pine
Composed by:
Jack Haynes, Charles J. Rice, James Z. Flaster

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Questions about The Ambushers

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Where can I stream The Ambushers legally?

PhiloTubi TV

The Ambushers is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ambushers worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ambushers rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Ambushers?

1 h 42 min

The Ambushers runs 1 h 42 min.

Was The Ambushers a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$10 million

Yes. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is The Ambushers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ambushers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ambushers in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ambushers use?

Gender-Restricted AbilityDouble EntendreUndercover as LoversDefeat by ModestyDrugged LipstickTake That!Instrument of MurderTrauma-Induced AmnesiaSpy SchoolDarker and EdgierBat Deduction

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Ambushers, including Gender-Restricted Ability, Double Entendre, Undercover as Lovers.