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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

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Cast · Directed by Robert Mandel

TBTom Berenger
Tom Berenger
Jonathan Shale
RCRaymond Cruz
Raymond Cruz
Joey Six
MAMarc Anthony
Marc Anthony
Juan Lacas
WFWilliam Forsythe
William Forsythe
Hollan
LGLuis Guzmán
Luis Guzmán
Rem
DVDiane Venora
Diane Venora
Jane Hetzko
EHErnie Hudson
Ernie Hudson
Claude Rolle
RBRichard Brooks
Richard Brooks
Wellman
GPGlenn Plummer
Glenn Plummer
Darrell Sherman
CDCliff DeYoung
Cliff DeYoung
Matt Wolfson
PPPeggy Pope
Peggy Pope
Hannah Dillon
WS
Willis Sparks
John Janus

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The Substitute — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Substitute?

The Substitute is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Substitute on Netflix?

No, The Substitute is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium.

Is The Substitute on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Substitute is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Substitute for free?

The Substitute is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and The Roku Channel in United States.

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).