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The Substitute

R20071h 33mOle Bornedal
IMDb 5.8

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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?

ThrillerComedyHorror
DenmarkAlienTeachers And Students

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What is The Substitute (2007) about?

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?

Who stars in The Substitute?

The Substitute stars Paprika Steen (Ulla Harms, Vikaren), Ulrich Thomsen (Jesper Osböll), Jonas Wandschneider (Carl), Nikolaj Falkenberg-Klok (Philipp), Emma Juel Justesen (Rikke). The film was directed by Ole Bornedal.

How long is The Substitute?

The Substitute has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2007. It is rated R.

Is The Substitute worth watching?

The Substitute holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. Fans of Thriller, Comedy, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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