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The Substitute

7.019961h 54mRMovieActionCrimeDrama

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…

DirectorRobert Mandel

WritersRoy Frumkes·Rocco Simonelli

ProducersSteven Bakalar·Frank Cinelli

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Mandel

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The Substitute — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Substitute?

The Substitute isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Substitute on Netflix?

No, The Substitute is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is The Substitute on Amazon Prime Video?

The Substitute isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Substitute for free?

The Substitute isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo.

Is there a sequel to The Substitute?

Yes — The Substitute is followed by The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998) in the Substitute Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Substitute?

The Substitute is the first film in the Substitute Collection.

Is The Substitute part of a trilogy?

No — The Substitute is part of the Substitute Collection, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Substitute Collection?

There are 4 films in the Substitute Collection: The Substitute (1996), The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998), The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All (1999) and The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option (2001).