Looking to watch The Substitute? Robert Mandel's 1996 Drama film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Howdy Amazon Channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV, and The CW. Rental options start at $3.99, available on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, and Google Play Movies. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy The Substitute starting from $9.99 on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, and Google Play Movies. The film holds a 70% audience score.
Rent on Apple TV Store for $3.99
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Fawesome
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Fandango at Home Free
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The CW
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Prices last updated September 5, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Substitute is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on Amazon Prime Video instead.
Yes, The Substitute is available to watch for free on Fawesome, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV, The CW.
The most affordable option is to rent The Substitute on YouTube for $3.99.
Yes! The Substitute is available in 4K on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video.
Yes, you can purchase The Substitute digitally starting at $9.99 on YouTube.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Apr 19, 1996
DVD
Jun 18, 1997
