The Substitute
Watch TrailerLucio, 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.
Watch online
Click to play
📋 Film Details
| Original Title | El suplente |
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | Argentina, Spain, France |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Director | Diego Lerman |
| Runtime | 111 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (41 votes) |
📺 Where to Watch
Unfortunately, we couldn't find any official platforms or free sites for this title yet.
Try finding similar movies with our AI-powered search
🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a powerful duality between the refuge of literature and the brutality of street life, using the classroom as a fragile border. It explores the limits of mentorship when academic ideals meet tangible danger.
What lingers after the credits is the haunting question of whether stories can truly armor the young against real-world predators. A sobering reminder that some lessons happen far beyond the blackboard. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Diego Lerman
Best Watched
Watch attentively as a quiet drama transforms into a social thriller. Ideal for focused evening viewing.
🎭 Cast
💬 Audience Reviews
Audience Score
Write a Review
Quick rating — tap to vote:
Or write a full review: