The Substitute
“She loves her students...to death.”
Synopsis
A high school substitute English teacher resorts to murder to protect her murderous dark past while seducing a student who begins to suspect her true identity.
Top Cast
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Amanda Donohoe
Gayle Richards/Laura Ellington
Natasha Gregson Wagner
Jenny
Mark Wahlberg
Ryan Westerberg
Dalton James
Josh Wyatt
Eugene Robert Glazer
Ben Wyatt
Patricia Gage
Principal Beatty
Shelley Owens
Amy Cooper
Brigitta
Margo
David Frankham
Riggs
Christian Svensson
David Korczuk
Cusse Mankuma
Bernard
Molly Parker
Courtney
Lossen Chambers
Kim
D. Neil Mark
Rusty
Martin Martinuzzi
Doug Richards
Justine Priestley
Claire Bilino
Fran Gebhard
Female Teacher
Pat Bermel
Frank
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Donovan
- Screenplay & Story
- David S. Goyer
- Original Score
- Gerald Gouriet
- Original Title
- The Substitute
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Wilshire Court Productions, USA Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Donovan
David S. Goyer
Gerald Gouriet
Glen MacPherson
Louise Innes
David Paul Kirkpatrick, Matthew O'Connor
Department Leadership Roster
David S. Goyer
Writer
Jori Woodman
Costume Design
Jacob Rupp
Stunt Coordinator
Glen MacPherson
Director of Photography
Louise Innes
Editor
Matthew O'Connor
Producer
Martin Donovan
Director
Gerald Gouriet
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Substitute
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Substitute about?
A high school substitute English teacher resorts to murder to protect her murderous dark past while seducing a student who begins to suspect her true identity.
Who directed The Substitute?
The Substitute was directed by Martin Donovan.
Who stars in The Substitute?
The principal cast of The Substitute includes Amanda Donohoe, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Mark Wahlberg, Dalton James, Eugene Robert Glazer.
When was The Substitute released and how long is it?
The Substitute was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Substitute?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Substitute was composed by Gerald Gouriet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Substitute?
The Substitute holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).