The Substitute 2: School's Out
1998, English. Directed by Steven Pearl.
When teacher Randall Thomasson is killed during a carjacking, an unexpected visitor shows up at his funeral - his estranged brother, Karl Thomasson. An ex-Green Beret turned mercenary, Karl signs on as a new substitute teacher in order to investigate Randall's murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Steven PearlDirector
- Treat WilliamsKarl Thomasson
- BD WongWarren Drummond
- Angel DavidJoey 6
- Michael MicheleKara Lavelle
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr.Dontae
- Susan May PrattAnya Thomasson
- Edoardo BalleriniDanny Bramson
- Daryl EdwardsJonathan Bartee
- Eugene ByrdMace
- Shawn McLeanBadass
- GuruLittle B.
- Christopher CousinsRandall Thomasson
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rocco Simonelli, Roy Frumkes
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The Substitute 2: School's Out: quick answers
What should I watch before The Substitute 2: School's Out?
Watch The Substitute (1996) first.
What comes after The Substitute 2: School's Out?
Next in the series: The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All (1999) and The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option (2001).
Is The Substitute 2: School's Out worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 159 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Substitute 2: School's Out?
The Substitute 2: School's Out runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Substitute 2: School's Out have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Substitute 2: School's Out. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Substitute 2: School's Out parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Substitute 2: School's Out yet.
Which OTT platform is The Substitute 2: School's Out on?
The Substitute 2: School's Out isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Substitute 2: School's Out?
If you liked The Substitute 2: School's Out, try Class of 1984, The Substitute, The Rookie.
Who directed The Substitute 2: School's Out?
The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998) was directed by Steven Pearl and stars Treat Williams, BD Wong, Angel David.