The Substitute (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2007, The Substitute is a comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Ole Bornedal, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. 6th Grade gets a new substitute teacher. She wants to train the class for an international competition in Paris. But something isn't right. How is she able read kids' minds? Why is she so mean? And how does she manage to convince everyone's parents she is so great when the whole class knows she is really an alien?
Who’s in it. The Substitute stars Paprika Steen as Ulla Harms, Vikaren, Ulrich Thomsen as Jesper, Jonas Wandschneider as Carl and Emma Juel Justesen as Rikke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Substitute has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Substitute (2007)?
- In US, The Substitute is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Substitute?
- The Substitute stars Paprika Steen, Ulrich Thomsen, Jonas Wandschneider, Emma Juel Justesen and Sonja Richter.
- When was The Substitute released?
- The Substitute was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.