The Substitute
Vikaren
Synopsis
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?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Substitue Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-10
Top Cast
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Paprika Steen
Ulla Harms, Vikaren
Ulrich Thomsen
Jesper Osböll
Jonas Wandschneider
Carl
Nikolaj Falkenberg-Klok
Philipp
Emma Juel Justesen
Rikke
Mollie Maria Gilmartin
Lotte
Josephine Gents
Camilla
Emma Claudia Søndergaard
Laura
Andreas Gram Nielsen
Tobias
Mathias Peter Kjær
Malthe
Sonja Richter
Maria
Peter Hesse Overgaard
Skoleinspektør Maele
Henrik Prip
Psykolog Claus
Olivia Stenderup Garre
Sofie
Sofie Gråbøl
Carls Mor
Cecilia Zwick-Nash
Philips mor
Niels Anders Thorn
Philips far
Vibeke Hastrup
Alberts mor
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ole Bornedal
- Screenplay & Story
- Ole Bornedal, Henrik Prip
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- Vikaren
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Thura Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ole Bornedal
Ole Bornedal, Henrik Prip
Marco Beltrami
Dan Laustsen
Thomas Krag, Andri Steinn
Michael Obel
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Obel
Producer
Thomas Krag
Editor
Marie í Dali
Production Design
Ole Bornedal
Screenplay
Ole Bornedal
Director
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Henrik Prip
Screenplay
Dan Laustsen
Director of Photography
Daniel Silwerfeldt
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andri Steinn
Editor
Rie Lykke
Production Design
Dennis Albrethsen
Stunt Coordinator
Stig Günther
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Substitute
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What is The Substitute 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 directed The Substitute?
The Substitute was directed by Ole Bornedal.
Who stars in The Substitute?
The principal cast of The Substitute includes Paprika Steen, Ulrich Thomsen, Jonas Wandschneider, Nikolaj Falkenberg-Klok, Emma Juel Justesen.
When was The Substitute released and how long is it?
The Substitute was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Substitute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Substitute was composed by Marco Beltrami.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Substitute?
The Substitute holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).