The Substitute (1996)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.3

Overview

After a botched mission in Cuba, professional mercenary Shale and his crew Joey Six, Hollan, Rem, and Wellman head home to Miami, Florida, where Shale is reunited with his fiance Jane Hetzko, who is a history teacher at ...

Starring Cast

Tom Berenger • Raymond Cruz • William Forsythe

Where to watch

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Tom Berenger • Raymond Cruz • William Forsythe

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

The film leans right by championing an individualistic, extra-legal, and force-driven solution to institutional corruption and crime, emphasizing military discipline and self-reliance over systemic reform or official channels.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features visible diversity in its cast, with Hispanic and Black actors in prominent roles, which largely reflects its Miami setting. However, it does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles for diversity. The narrative frames traditional identities, particularly the white male protagonist, in a positive light, and DEI themes are not central to the storyline.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'The Substitute' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses entirely on a mercenary's undercover mission to combat gang violence and corruption in a high school, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film features Jane Hetzko as the primary female character, a teacher who is attacked and injured, but she does not engage in any physical combat. No other female characters participate in or win close-quarters physical fights against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Substitute (1996) is an original film, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped from.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Substitute (1996) is an original action film featuring characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish any character's race before their portrayal in this film. Therefore, no race swap occurred.