The Replacement (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2021, The Replacement is a thriller and drama film directed by Óscar Aibar, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. Spain, 1982. Andrés Expósito, a young police inspector, accepts a posting in Denia, a small town on the Mediterranean coast, in the hope of leading a quieter life and that the natural environment will help improve the fragile health of his daughter; but once in his new post he becomes involved by chance in the investigation of the strange death of the inspector he has come to replace.
Who’s in it. The Replacement stars Ricardo Gómez as Andrés, Vicky Luengo as Eva, Pere Ponce as 'Colombo' and Pol López as Rafa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Replacement has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Replacement page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Replacement tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Replacement (2021)?
- In US, The Replacement is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Replacement worth watching?
- The Replacement holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Replacement?
- The Replacement stars Ricardo Gómez, Vicky Luengo, Pere Ponce, Pol López and Joaquín Climent.
- When was The Replacement released?
- The Replacement was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.