The Substitute
2022, Spanish. Directed by Diego Lerman.
Nobody is saved alone.
Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Where to watch The Substitute
The Substitute is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 20 October 2022
- Original title
- El suplente
- Country
- Argentina, Spain, France, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, Switzerland
- Written by
- Diego Lerman, María Meira, Luciana De Mello
- Box office
- $16K
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The Substitute: quick answers
Is The Substitute worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Substitute?
The Substitute runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does The Substitute have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Substitute. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Substitute parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Substitute yet.
Which OTT platform is The Substitute on?
The Substitute is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Substitute?
If you liked The Substitute, try The Extortion, The Parts You Lose, Kid Galahad.
Who directed The Substitute?
The Substitute (2022) was directed by Diego Lerman and stars Juan Minujín, Bárbara Lennie, Alfredo Castro.