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The Substitute

“Nobody is saved alone.”

5.820221h 51mDramaCrime
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The Substitute is a 2022 drama and crime film, running 1h 51m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

15 age rating1h 51mDramaCrime

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2022-10-20
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Drama, Crime
Director
Diego Lerman
Original language
Spanish
Status
Released
TMDB rating
5.8 / 10 · 46 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties when Dilan, one of his students, is threatened by a local drug kingpin.

Cast

10 names
Juan MinujínLucio
Bárbara LennieMariela
Alfredo CastroEl Chileno
Rita CorteseAmalia
María MerlinoClara
Lucas ArrúaDilan
Renata LermanSol
Martín Kohan
Agustín RittanoEl Perro Olmos
Belen EnguidanosVanesa (voice)

Questions about The Substitute

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Where can I watch The Substitute in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Substitute is listed on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Substitute suitable for children?

The Substitute is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Substitute about?

Lucio, a prestigious university professor, takes the position of substitute teacher at a high school in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, where he grew up. Through tales, novels and poetry, he tries to distract his class from the harsh reality of their everyday lives. But soon, he must step out of his professional duties…

How long is The Substitute?

The Substitute runs for 1h 51m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Substitute trailer?

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