The Substitute

Where to Watch The Substitute (1996) (Legally)

The most dangerous thing about school used to be the students.
Apr 19, 1996 US 114 min R
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1996), without spoilers.

It sits in the Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller space and is paced for about 114 minutes.

Top billed names include Tom Berenger, Raymond Cruz, Marc Anthony, William Forsythe.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

mercenary, gang, drug

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Tom Berenger
as Jonathan Shale
Raymond Cruz
as Joey Six
Marc Anthony
as Juan Lacas
Diane Venora
as Jane Hetzko
Ernie Hudson
as Claude Rolle
Richard Brooks
as Wellman
Glenn Plummer
as Darrell Sherman
Cliff DeYoung
as Matt Wolfson