The Substitute (1996) movie poster

The Substitute (1996)

"The most dangerous thing about school used to be the students."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 68%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 42% (RT: 42%, MC: 41) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Robert Mandel
Runtime
1h 54m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.9/10 (539 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
42%
Metacritic
41
Cast
Tom Berenger as Jonathan Shale
Raymond Cruz as Joey Six
Marc Anthony as Juan Lacas
Diane Venora as Jane Hetzko
Ernie Hudson as Claude Rolle
Richard Brooks as Wellman
It's divisive. Only 68% of audiences liked it based on 539 votes. Critics scored it lower at 42%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for The Substitute was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • During production of The Substitute, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Substitute is a 1996 action, crime, drama film directed by Robert Mandel. 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.

The film has been rated by 539 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, The Substitute delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Substitute (1996) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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