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TMDB19961h 54mAction / Crime / Drama / Thriller

The Substitute

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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The Substitute at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 54m

At 1h 54m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under action, crime, drama, and thriller.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 10 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW, and 7 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 610 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Substitute tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 54m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 610 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Substitute

Is The Substitute scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Substitute for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action, crime, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Substitute in the US?
The Substitute streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 3 more, is free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW, and 7 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Substitute?
The Substitute runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Is The Substitute suitable for kids?
The Substitute is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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