The Substitute (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2015, The Substitute is a thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Nathan Hughes-Berry, running about 23 minutes. “School can be torture.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young teacher takes a job at an unusual private school where she soon discovers that the boys have a sinister power over the girls. As the boys behaviour becomes increasingly threatening she uncovers the source of the girls fear; an ominous locked door at the back of the classroom.
Who’s in it. The Substitute stars David Bamber as Headmaster, Madeleine Sims-Fewer as Miss Byrd, Ben Kerfoot as Patrick and Haruka Abe as Seven, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Substitute has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Substitute page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Substitute tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Substitute (2015)?
- In GB, The Substitute is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Substitute worth watching?
- The Substitute holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Substitute?
- The Substitute stars David Bamber, Madeleine Sims-Fewer, Ben Kerfoot, Haruka Abe and Anna Hogarth.
- When was The Substitute released?
- The Substitute was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.