The Replacement(2021)
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The Replacement Synopsis
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.
The Replacement (2021) is a drama and thriller film directed by Óscar Aibar, released on October 29, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Ricardo Gómez, Victoria Luengo, Pere Ponce and Pol López. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Óscar Aibar
- Writers:
- María Luisa Calderón, Óscar Aibar
- Producers:
- Pedro Pastor, Gerardo Herrero
- Cinematographer:
- Álex de Pablo
- Composer:
- Manuel Roland
- Production:
- Tornasol Media, Voramar Films, Entre Chien et Loup, Isaba, TVE, À Punt
- Status:
- Released
The Replacement (2021) Trailer
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The Replacement Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ricardo Gómez
as Andrés
Victoria Luengo
as Eva
Pere Ponce
as 'Colombo'
Pol López
as Rafa
Joaquín Climent
as Barea
Nuria Herrero
as Lola
Cristina Perales
as Marica
- Hans-Peter Deppe
Hans-Peter Deppe
as Heim
Frank Feys
as Klaus
Marta Poveda
as Miriam
Nur Levi
as Leora
Amparo Fernández
as Widow Rosario
Key crew
Directed by Óscar Aibar, written by María Luisa Calderón and Óscar Aibar, produced by Pedro Pastor and Gerardo Herrero.
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The Replacement Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 58 ratings.
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The Replacement – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Replacement online?
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The Replacement (2021) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Replacement?
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The main cast of The Replacement (2021) includes Ricardo Gómez, Victoria Luengo, Pere Ponce, Pol López and Joaquín Climent. The film was directed by Óscar Aibar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Replacement released?
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The Replacement was released on October 29, 2021 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is The Replacement worth watching?
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The Replacement (2021) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Replacement?
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Yes. The official The Replacement trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.