1996 · movie · R · 1h 54m
The Substitute
The most dangerous thing about school used to be the students.
Is The Substitute on Netflix?
No. The Substitute (1996) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Peacock, Prime Video.
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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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How we got to 68.8
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| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.0/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 33 | none |
The Substitute: common questions
Is The Substitute on Netflix?
No. The Substitute (1996) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Peacock, Prime Video.
Where can I watch The Substitute?
The Substitute (1996) is included with a Peacock, Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is The Substitute worth watching?
It scores 68.8/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is The Substitute?
The Substitute runs 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What is The Substitute rated?
The Substitute is rated R in the US.
Who is in The Substitute?
The Substitute stars Tom Berenger, Raymond Cruz, Marc Anthony, William Forsythe.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.