Amber Alert

A young man takes a bus full of children hostage to demand money for his sick mother. A detective specializing in child abductions attempts to negotiate the release of the children while facing pressure from her armed colleagues. Simultaneously, she struggles with personal issues that threaten her parental rights over her own son.

This 2016 drama and thriller was directed by Philippe Gagnon, who previously directed Reverse Angle and First Response. The film features Alaina Huffman in the lead role as Amber Cross, with Damon Runyan, Scott Gibson, and Cameron Brodeur also appearing in the cast. Produced by Incendo Productions, this television movie is a joint production between Canada and the United States.

The film received a moderate response from viewers, holding a 5.8 rating on IMDb based on 891 votes and a 6.1 rating on TMDB from 28 votes.