The Substitute
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.
Ratings
Based on audience scoresWhere to stream The Substitute
Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, and Fawesome.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
Trailer
Vestron Collector’s Series 4K (#37) Trailer
Limelight
Discover, track, and enjoy the best movies and shows
Save what you want to watch, see where it streams, and get notified the moment it lands on a service you pay for. Ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic for every title, and recommendations that learn what you like. No ads.
iPhone
iPad
Mac
More like The Substitute
Frequently asked questions about The Substitute
Where can I watch The Substitute in the United States?
The Substitute is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, and Fawesome in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Substitute on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Substitute is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Peacock Premium, Philo, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, and Fawesome.
Can I watch The Substitute for free?
The Substitute streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, The CW, and Fandango at Home Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Substitute?
The Substitute scores 7.0 on The Movie Database, 6.1 on IMDb, 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 54 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Substitute?
The Substitute stars Tom Berenger, Raymond Cruz, Marc Anthony, William Forsythe, and Luis Guzmán. Robert Mandel is the director.
How long is The Substitute?
The Substitute runs 1h 54m (114 minutes).
When did The Substitute come out?
The Substitute was released on April 19, 1996.
Which studio made The Substitute?
The Substitute was produced by Live Entertainment in the United States.
How much did The Substitute make at the box office?
The Substitute grossed $14,818,176 worldwide.
What languages is The Substitute in?
The Substitute is in Spanish and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.