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Movie

The Substitute

The most dangerous thing about school used to be the students.

7.0(571)19961h 54m
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The Substitute is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels in Mexico. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch The Substitute

🇲🇽 Mexico

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Director
Robert Mandel
Release date
1996-04-19
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
Spanish
Box office
$14,818,176
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Studio
Live Entertainment
Part of
The Substitute Collection

The Substitute — trailer

About The Substitute

The Substitute is a 1996 movie in the Action, Crime and Drama genres, directed by Robert Mandel, starring Tom Berenger, Raymond Cruz and Marc Anthony. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 571 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Substitute in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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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Themes & keywords

mercenarygangdrug

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Substitute in Mexico?+

In Mexico, you can stream The Substitute on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.

Is The Substitute on Netflix?+

The Substitute is not on Netflix in Mexico right now, but you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.

How long is The Substitute?+

The Substitute has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in The Substitute?+

The Substitute stars Tom Berenger, Raymond Cruz, Marc Anthony, William Forsythe and Luis Guzmán.

When did The Substitute come out?+

The Substitute is a 1996 movie directed by Robert Mandel.

What genre is The Substitute?+

The Substitute is Action, Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed The Substitute?+

The Substitute was directed by Robert Mandel.

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