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The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option

2001Movie1 h 31 minR

Drama
30
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes17%34%

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A former mercenary joins a military academy as a teacher. He soon discovers a neo-Nazi group, code-named Werewolves, formed among the cadets. He also quickly finds that they have military leadership among the officers at the Academy.

Feels like

  • Action-Packed
  • Military Thriller
  • Undercover
  • Neo-Nazi Confrontation
  • Violent
  • Gritty
  • Political Intrigue
  • Explosive

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Robert Radler
Written by
Dan Gurskis
Produced by
Robert Radler
Music by
Stephen Edwards

Everyone

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Facts

April 24, 2001 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released
April 24, 2001
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
22 countries

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Where can I stream The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option?

PrimeThe RokuThe CWAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30 (IMDb 4.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). Audiences rate it higher (41 out of 100) than critics (17).