What genre is The Substitute?

The Substitute is categorised as Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller.

Who stars in The Substitute?

Ernie Hudson, Tom Berenger, Raymond Cruz, Diane Venora, Luis Guzmán appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Substitute?

Robert Mandel directed The Substitute.

How long is The Substitute?

The Substitute runs for 1h 54m (114 minutes).

Is The Substitute worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Substitute?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Substitute (1996)

Name: The Substitute
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1996
Duration: 114 min
Cast: Ernie Hudson, Tom Berenger, Raymond Cruz, Diane Venora, Luis Guzmán

Movie 1h 54m ★ 6.9/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline

Action Crime Drama Thriller

Where to watch

Dating from 1996, The Substitute sits in the action, crime and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Robert Mandel. The cast includes Ernie Hudson, Tom Berenger and Raymond Cruz. The running time is 1h 54m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.

Synopsis

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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Questions about The Substitute

What genre is The Substitute?: The Substitute is categorised as Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in The Substitute?: Ernie Hudson, Tom Berenger, Raymond Cruz, Diane Venora, Luis Guzmán appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Substitute?: Robert Mandel directed The Substitute.
How long is The Substitute?: The Substitute runs for 1h 54m (114 minutes).
Is The Substitute worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Substitute?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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