1. Stand and Deliver
#1,638 most popular movie yesterdayWhile less action-oriented, Stand and Deliver tells the true story of a high school teacher who inspires his underprivileged students to succeed in academics. Those who liked the educational impact moments in The Substitute might find this motivational film compelling.
6 movies like Stand and Deliver...2. Dangerous Minds
#2,186 most popular movie yesterdayDangerous Minds features Michelle Pfeiffer as a former Marine who becomes a teacher in a tough inner-city school, much like The Substitute. Fans of the latter might enjoy the classroom struggles and the teacher's unexpected approaches to reaching out to the students.
6 movies like Dangerous Minds...3. The Principal
#6,357 most popular movie yesterdayStarring James Belushi as a teacher-turned-principal sent to clean up a crime-ridden high school, The Principal is a natural follow-up for The Substitute fans seeking another story of an educator tackling lawlessness in schools.
3 movies like The Principal...4. Conrack
#7,418 most popular movie yesterdayConrack features Jon Voight as a teacher who confronts cultural poverty and educational neglect on an isolated island in the South. Although less action-heavy than The Substitute, it also tackles the challenges and rewards of education in a difficult setting.
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