The Substitute 2: School's Out
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.
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| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Substitute 2: School's Out
The Substitute 2: School's Out is a 1998 English-language action, mystery and thriller film directed by Steven Pearl. The cast is led by Treat Williams, BD Wong, Angel David. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Substitute 2: School's Out was produced by Live Film & Mediaworks Inc., Dinamo Entertainment, and Gun for Hire Films and made in United States of America. It was released on August 1, 1998.
- Director
- Steven Pearl
- Writers
- Roy Frumkes, Rocco Simonelli
- Release date
- August 1, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Live Film & Mediaworks Inc., Dinamo Entertainment, Gun for Hire Films
The Substitute 2: School's Out cast & crew
The Substitute 2: School's Out was directed by Steven Pearl and written by Roy Frumkes and Rocco Simonelli.
The cast features Treat Williams as Karl Thomasson, BD Wong as Warren Drummond, Angel David as Joey 6, Michael Michele as Kara Lavelle, Lawrence Gilliard Jr. as Dontae, and Susan May Pratt as Anya Thomasson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joe Delia, cinematography is by Larry Banks, and it was produced by Morrie Eisenman and Robert Salerno.
Is The Substitute 2: School's Out worth watching?
The Substitute 2: School's Out holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 142 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, mystery, and thriller, The Substitute 2: School's Out is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Substitute 2: School's Out
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Cast of The Substitute 2: School's Out
Treat Williams
Karl Thomasson
BD Wong
Warren Drummond
Angel David
Joey 6
Michael Michele
Kara Lavelle
Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Dontae
Susan May Pratt
Anya Thomasson
Edoardo Ballerini
Danny Bramson
Daryl Edwards
Jonathan Bartee
Eugene Byrd
Mace
Shawn McLean
Badass
Guru
Little B.
Christopher Cousins
Randall Thomasson
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The Substitute 2: School's Out — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Substitute 2: School's Out in United States?
The Substitute 2: School's Out is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Substitute 2: School's Out on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Substitute 2: School's Out is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Substitute 2: School's Out in?
The Substitute 2: School's Out is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Substitute 2: School's Out?
The Substitute 2: School's Out runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is The Substitute 2: School's Out rated?
It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 142 ratings.
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