Movie

The Ambush Murders

★ 8.0(2)19821h 40m

The Ambush Murders is streaming on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in United States. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Ambush Murders

🇺🇸 United States

YouTube TVStream

ScreenPix Apple TV ChannelStream

ScreenPix Amazon Channel Stream

Good to know

Director: Steven Hilliard Stern
Release date: 1982-01-05
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: David Goldsmith Productions

About The Ambush Murders

The Ambush Murders is a 1982 movie in the TV Movie and Drama genres, directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, starring James Brolin, Dorian Harewood and Alfre Woodard. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Ambush Murders in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An African-American political activist is wrongfully imprisoned for killing two white policemen; he is unwary of yet another white lawyer who claims that he will help free him.

Cast

James Brolin

Paul Marshall

Dorian Harewood

Ray Ellsworth

Alfre Woodard

Karisha Ellsworth

Robert G. Denison

Barnes

Louis Giambalvo

Glenn Landis

Amy Madigan

Molly Slavin

John McLiam

Judge Collier

Teddy Wilson

Jay King

Marc Alaimo

Garza

John Calvin

Dennis Bowie

Clinton Derricks-Carroll

Lyle Hawkins

John Diehl

Ferguson

Themes & keywords

murderpolicemanpolitical activist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Ambush Murders in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Ambush Murders on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel .

Is The Ambush Murders on Netflix?+

The Ambush Murders is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel .

How long is The Ambush Murders?+

The Ambush Murders has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Ambush Murders?+

The Ambush Murders stars James Brolin, Dorian Harewood, Alfre Woodard, Robert G. Denison and Louis Giambalvo.

When did The Ambush Murders come out?+

The Ambush Murders is a 1982 movie directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.

What genre is The Ambush Murders?+

The Ambush Murders is TV Movie and Drama film.

Who directed The Ambush Murders?+

The Ambush Murders was directed by Steven Hilliard Stern.