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L'Embuscade

7.519411h 30mMovieDrama

A young man is hired by an industrialist, while a secret hangs over his birth. His boss's wife turns out to be his mother, who hides the truth from him.

DirectorFernand Rivers
WriterLéopold Marchand

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Cast · Directed by Fernand Rivers

PRPierre Renoir
Pierre Renoir
Jean Guéret
VTValentine Tessier
Valentine Tessier
Sabine Guéret
JB
Jules Berry
Armand Limeuil
RARaymond Aimos
Raymond Aimos
Un mécano
GRGeorges Rollin
Georges Rollin
Robert Marcel
MVMichèle Verly
Michèle Verly
Madame de Corsian
FB
Francine Bessy
Anne-Marie Guéret
HPHenri Poupon
Henri Poupon
RCRivers Cadet
Rivers Cadet
ALArmand Lurville
Armand Lurville
ADAllain Dhurtal
Allain Dhurtal
C
Charvet

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L'Embuscade — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams L'Embuscade?

L'Embuscade isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is L'Embuscade on Netflix?

No, L'Embuscade is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is L'Embuscade on Amazon Prime Video?

No, L'Embuscade isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch L'Embuscade for free?

L'Embuscade isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for L'Embuscade?

L'Embuscade hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 14, 1941. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.