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10 Best Movies Like Substitution

If you loved Substitution, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Bastard Out of Carolina

Bastard Out of Carolina

1996★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Substitution for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A poor, struggling South Carolinian mother and daughter face painful choices with their resolve and pride. Bone, the eldest daughter, and Anney her tired mother, grow both closer a...

#2
Sky

Sky

2015★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Substitution for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A woman embarks on a journey alone across the United States after fleeing from her violent husband....

#3
Return

Return

2011★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Substitution for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Back from a tour of duty, Kelli struggles to find her place in her family and the rust-belt town she no longer recognizes....

#4
El Chicano

El Chicano

2019★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Substitution for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A pair of twin brothers from East L.A. choose to live their lives differently and end up on opposite sides of the law....

#5
Strictly Sexual

Strictly Sexual

2008★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Substitution for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two successful women, sick and tired of dating and relationships, decide to keep two young men in their pool house for strictly sexual purposes....

#6
Greenberg

Greenberg

2010★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Substitution for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Roger Greenberg, a failed musician now making a living as a carpenter in New York, returns to Los Angeles to house-sit for his brother. He's stranded there—since he doesn't drive—u...

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