The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option
2001, English. Directed by Robert Radler.
A former mercenary joins a military academy as a teacher. He soon discovers a neo-Nazi group, code-named Werewolves, formed among the cadets. He also quickly finds that they have military leadership among the officers at the Academy.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Robert RadlerDirector
- Treat WilliamsKarl Thomasson
- Angie EverhartJenny
- Patrick KilpatrickBrack
- Bill NunnLuther
- Tim AbellDevlin
- Grayson FrickeTed Teague
- Simon RheeLim
- Scott ThomasBuckner
- Brian BeegleFrey
- Samantha ThomasHarmon
- John Michael WeatherlyMauk (as Michael Weatherly)
- Lori Beth SikesCunningham (as Lori Beth Edgeman)
Details
- Released
- 24 April 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dan Gurskis
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The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option: quick answers
What should I watch before The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option?
Watch The Substitute (1996), The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998), and The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All (1999) first.
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How long is The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option?
The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option have a post-credits scene?
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The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option on?
The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option?
If you liked The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option, try The Rookie, The Substitute, The Crew.
Who directed The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option?
The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option (2001) was directed by Robert Radler and stars Treat Williams, Angie Everhart, Patrick Kilpatrick.