Movies like The Substitute (1996)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like The Substitute, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Stand and Deliver

    #1,788 most popular movie yesterday

    While 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.

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    2. Dangerous Minds

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    Dangerous 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.

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    3. The Principal

    #6,254 most popular movie yesterday

    Starring 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.

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    4. Conrack

    #7,249 most popular movie yesterday

    Conrack 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.