The Substitute

1996Directed by Robert Mandel
Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller1h 54m
7.0/ 10
621 votes
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Good, not for everyoneA safe pick if you enjoy action.

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The most dangerous thing about school used to be the students.

When an inner-city Miami schoolteacher gets her knee broken after standing up to the school's gang leader, her mercenary combat specialist boyfriend goes undercover as a substitute teacher to take down the punk. Soon he discovers a conspiracy of criminals at work, and must reassemble his team from his last jungle raid to stop them.

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About The Substitute
How long is The Substitute?
The Substitute runs 1 hour and 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Who directed The Substitute?
The Substitute was directed by Robert Mandel.
Who is in the cast of The Substitute?
The Substitute stars Tom Berenger as Jonathan Shale, Raymond Cruz as Joey Six and Marc Anthony as Juan Lacas.
What language is The Substitute in?
The Substitute is in English, with some Spanish.
Is The Substitute family friendly?
No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
Is there a sequel to The Substitute?
Yes. The Substitute is the first of 4 films in The Substitute series, followed by The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998).
Where can I watch The Substitute?
In the United States, The Substitute is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Peacock Premium Plus and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was The Substitute released?
The Substitute was released on April 19, 1996.

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