Where to watch The Substitute(2022)
In the United States, The Substitute is available to stream on Netflix.
Where to stream The Substitute
Data updated on October 11, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Substitute plot summary
Nobody is saved alone.
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.
Details
- Original title
- El suplente
- Release date
- October 20, 2022
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Directed by
- Diego Lerman
- Country
- Argentina, Spain, France, Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, Switzerland
- TMDB rating
- 5.8 / 10 · 44 votes
The Substitute trailer
Cast
Juan MinujínLucio
Bárbara LennieMariela
Alfredo CastroEl Chileno
Rita CorteseAmalia- María MerlinoClara
- Lucas ArrúaDilan
- Renata LermanSol
Martín Kohan
Agustín RittanoEl Perro Olmos- Belen EnguidanosVanesa (voice)
FAQ
Where can I watch The Substitute?
In the United States, The Substitute is available to stream on Netflix.
How long is The Substitute?
The Substitute runs 1h 51m (111 minutes).
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