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Ambulance

Ambulance is a 2022 American action thriller film directed by Michael Bay.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ambulance is a 2022 American action thriller film directed by Michael Bay. It is an English-language remake of the 2005 Danish film Ambulancen. The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Eiza González and follows two adoptive brothers who hijack an ambulance after a bank robbery goes wrong.

Plot

The film follows brothers Will and Danny Sharp, whose attempt to obtain money for medical expenses leads them into a bank robbery that goes wrong. They hijack an ambulance and are pursued across Los Angeles while the paramedic inside tries to save the wounded passenger.

Production

Ambulance is an English-language remake of the 2005 Danish film Ambulancen. It was directed by Michael Bay and written by Chris Fedak, with Universal Pictures handling distribution.

Release

The film was released in United States theatres on April 8, 2022. Home media release followed later in 2022, and streaming availability was reported on Netflix.

Reception

Coverage and reviews described the film as a high-concept action thriller and noted Michael Bay’s large-scale action style. Rotten Tomatoes lists the film as R-rated and gives its runtime as 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Key facts

  • It is a remake of the 2005 Danish film Ambulancen.
  • The plot centres on two adoptive brothers who steal an ambulance during their escape from a botched bank robbery.
  • The ambulance carries a paramedic and an injured police officer, who become hostages during the chase.
  • Michael Bay directed the film and Chris Fedak wrote the screenplay.
  • Universal Pictures distributed the film, and it was released theatrically in April 2022.
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Canadian context

The film had international theatrical distribution and later streaming availability, which made it accessible to Canadian audiences as part of the wider English-language action film market.[12][13]

Frequently asked questions

What is Ambulance about?
It is about two adoptive brothers whose bank robbery goes wrong, leading them to hijack an ambulance and flee across Los Angeles with hostages inside.
Who directed Ambulance?
Michael Bay directed the film.
Is Ambulance a remake?
Yes. It is an English-language remake of the 2005 Danish film Ambulancen.
Who stars in Ambulance?
The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Eiza González.
When was Ambulance released?
It was released theatrically on April 8, 2022.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambulance_(2022_film)
    Supports: Director, remake status, main cast, and basic plot.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ambulance
    Supports: Director, screenwriter, release date, runtime, rating, distributor, and production companies.
  3. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/ambulance-release-date-news
    Supports: Plot premise, Los Angeles setting, and adaptation from the 2005 Danish film.
  4. Movie Insider — https://www.movieinsider.com/m13558/ambulance
    Supports: Release timing and original-story/remake information.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4998632/
    Supports: Short plot description and basic film identification.