The Substitute(2007)
Vikaren
The Substitute Synopsis
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?
The Substitute (2007) is a thriller, comedy and horror film directed by Ole Bornedal, released on March 13, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Paprika Steen, Ulrich Thomsen, Jonas Wandschneider and Nikolaj Falkenberg-Klok. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
- Director:
- Ole Bornedal
- Writers:
- Henrik Prip, Ole Bornedal, Ole Bornedal
- Producers:
- Michael Obel
- Cinematographer:
- Dan Laustsen
- Composer:
- Marco Beltrami
- Production:
- Thura Film
- Status:
- Released
The Substitute (2007) Trailer
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The Substitute Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paprika Steen
as Ulla Harms, Vikaren
Ulrich Thomsen
as Jesper Osböll
- Jonas Wandschneider
Jonas Wandschneider
as Carl
Nikolaj Falkenberg-Klok
as Philipp
Emma Juel Justesen
as Rikke
- Mollie Maria Gilmartin
Mollie Maria Gilmartin
as Lotte
Josephine Gents
as Camilla
- Emma Claudia Søndergaard
Emma Claudia Søndergaard
as Laura
- Andreas Gram Nielsen
Andreas Gram Nielsen
as Tobias
- Mathias Peter Kjær
Mathias Peter Kjær
as Malthe
Sonja Richter
as Maria
Peter Hesse Overgaard
as Skoleinspektør Maele
Key crew
Directed by Ole Bornedal, written by Henrik Prip, Ole Bornedal and Ole Bornedal, produced by Michael Obel.
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The Substitute Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 70 ratings.
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The Substitute – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Substitute online?
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The Substitute (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Substitute?
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The main cast of The Substitute (2007) includes Paprika Steen, Ulrich Thomsen, Jonas Wandschneider, Nikolaj Falkenberg-Klok and Emma Juel Justesen. The film was directed by Ole Bornedal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Substitute released?
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The Substitute was released on March 13, 2007 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Substitute worth watching?
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The Substitute (2007) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, comedy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Substitute?
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