The Substitute(2022)
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Nobody is saved alone.
The Substitute Synopsis
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.
The Substitute (2022) is a drama and crime film directed by Diego Lerman, released on October 20, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Juan Minujín, Bárbara Lennie, Alfredo Castro and Rita Cortese. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Diego Lerman
- Writers:
- Diego Lerman, María Meira, Luciana De Mello
- Producers:
- Nicolás Avruj, Diego Lerman
- Cinematographer:
- Wojciech Staroń
- Composer:
- José Villalobos
- Production:
- Campo Cine, Vivo Film, Pimienta Films, Arcadia Motion Pictures, Bord Cadre Films, Sovereign Films, Patagonik, Bellota Films
- Revenue:
- $16,059
- Status:
- Released
The Substitute (2022) Trailer
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The Substitute Cast & Crew
Main cast
Juan Minujín
as Lucio
Bárbara Lennie
as Mariela
Alfredo Castro
as El Chileno
Rita Cortese
as Amalia
- María Merlino
María Merlino
as Clara
- Lucas Arrúa
Lucas Arrúa
as Dilan
- Renata Lerman
Renata Lerman
as Sol
Martín Kohan
Agustín Rittano
as El Perro Olmos
- Belen Enguidanos
Belen Enguidanos
as Vanesa (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Diego Lerman, written by Diego Lerman, María Meira and Luciana De Mello, produced by Nicolás Avruj and Diego Lerman.
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The Substitute Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 43 ratings.
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The Substitute – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Substitute online?
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The Substitute (2022) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Substitute?
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The main cast of The Substitute (2022) includes Juan Minujín, Bárbara Lennie, Alfredo Castro, Rita Cortese and María Merlino. The film was directed by Diego Lerman. 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 October 20, 2022 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Substitute worth watching?
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The Substitute (2022) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Substitute?
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Yes. The official The Substitute trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.