The Substitute (2007) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

2007 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 2007, The Substitute is a comédie, thriller and horreur film directed by Ole Bornedal, running about 93 minutes.

What it’s about. Une entité extraterrestre provenant d’une planète qui ne connaît que la notion de guerre débarque sur Terre afin d’en apprendre plus sur ce qui rend unique les Humains : leur capacité à éprouver de l’amour, de l’empathie. Elle prend possession de l’enveloppe corporelle d’une femme et devient Ulla Harms, institutrice remplaçante dans une classe de collégiens. Très vite, les élèves se rendent à l’évidence : leur nouvelle remplaçante n’est pas une femme comme les autres et ils tentent de convaincre leurs parents qu’Ulla serait .… un 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 États-Unis 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, La vie est belle and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch The Substitute (2007)?
In États-Unis, 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 comédie, thriller and horreur. 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.