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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Robert Mandel
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The Substitute — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams The Substitute?
The Substitute is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and MovieSphere+ 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 August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.
Is The Substitute on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Substitute is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 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).