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The Substitute 2: School's Out

1998·Movie
1h 29min
24
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes–28%

The Substitute 2: School's Out fingerprint

A , crime movie: .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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About

When teacher Randall Thomasson is killed during a carjacking, an unexpected visitor shows up at his funeral - his estranged brother, Karl Thomasson. An ex-Green Beret turned mercenary, Karl signs on as a new substitute teacher in order to investigate Randall's murder.
Action ThrillerUndercover InvestigationUrban CrimeExploitation90s NostalgiaVigilante JusticeGritty RealismFast-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Steven Pearl
Written by:
Rocco Simonelli, Roy Frumkes
Produced by:
Robert Salerno, Morrie Eisenman
Composed by:
Joe Delia

Sequels and Prequels

The Substitute
The Substitute (1996)
GoodWatch score 49
The Substitute 2: School's Out
The Substitute 2: School's Out (1998)
GoodWatch score 24
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All (1999)
GoodWatch score 50
The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option
The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option (2001)
GoodWatch score 30

Media

Questions about The Substitute 2: School's Out

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Substitute 2: School's Out?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, The Substitute 2: School's Out streams on Prime and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 20 other countries.

Is The Substitute 2: School's Out worth watching?

24
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 24 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%).

Can I half-watch The Substitute 2: School's Out?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Substitute 2: School's Out plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Substitute 2: School's Out use?

Badass TeacherDeath Equals RedemptionThe Man Behind the ManActually Pretty FunnyFanservice ExtraScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Neck SnapOh, Crap!Shell-Shocked VeteranInvoluntary Charity DonationBlack Dude Dies FirstDrugs Are Badand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Badass Teacher, Death Equals Redemption, and The Man Behind the Man.