The Substitute (1996) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Substitute (1996) — When an inner-city Miami schoolteacher gets her knee broken after standing up to the… Streaming on Amazon Video, ...
The Substitute (1996) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Tom Berenger as Jonathan Shale
- Raymond Cruz as Joey Six
- Marc Anthony as Juan Lacas
- William Forsythe as Hollan
- Luis Guzmán as Rem
- Diane Venora as Jane Hetzko
- Ernie Hudson as Claude Rolle
- Richard Brooks as Wellman
- Glenn Plummer as Darrell Sherman
- Cliff DeYoung as Matt Wolfson
- Peggy Pope as Hannah Dillon
- Willis Sparks as John Janus
- Ellsworth Davis as A.J.
- Sharron Corley as Jerome
- Rodney A. Grant as Johnny Glades
Why Watch The Substitute?
The Vibe: The Substitute is a adrenaline-fueled and fast-paced action and crime and drama movie from 1996. Directed by Robert Mandel, and starring Tom Berenger, Raymond Cruz, Marc Anthony 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.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.9/10, The Substitute retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for fans of high-octane spectacle and epic set pieces. If you enjoy movies that blends action with crime elements, The Substitute deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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