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The Substitute

Original title: Vikaren
  • 2007
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
3.4K
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The Substitute (2007)
ComedyFantasyHorror

A group of sixth-graders is convinced their new substitute teacher is actually a menacing alien.A group of sixth-graders is convinced their new substitute teacher is actually a menacing alien.A group of sixth-graders is convinced their new substitute teacher is actually a menacing alien.

  • Director
    • Ole Bornedal
  • Writers
    • Ole Bornedal
    • Henrik Prip
  • Stars
    • Paprika Steen
    • Ulrich Thomsen
    • Jonas Wandschneider
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    3.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ole Bornedal
    • Writers
      • Ole Bornedal
      • Henrik Prip
    • Stars
      • Paprika Steen
      • Ulrich Thomsen
      • Jonas Wandschneider
    • 20User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 13 nominations

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    Paprika Steen
    Paprika Steen
    • Ulla Harms
    Ulrich Thomsen
    Ulrich Thomsen
    • Jesper Osböll
    Jonas Wandschneider
    • Carl
    Nikolaj Falkenberg-Klok
    • Phillip
    Emma Juel Justesen
    • Rikke
    Mollie Maria Gilmartin
    • Lotte
    Josephine Gents
    • Camilla
    • (as Josephine Wormslew Gents)
    Emma Claudia Søndergaard
    • Laura
    Jakob Fals Nygaard
    • Albert
    Andreas Gram Nielsen
    • Tobias
    Mathias Peter Kjær
    • Malthe
    Sonja Richter
    Sonja Richter
    • Maria
    Peter Hesse Overgaard
    • Skoleinspektør Maele
    Henrik Prip
    • Psykolog Claus
    Olivia Stenderup Garre
    • Sofie
    Sofie Gråbøl
    Sofie Gråbøl
    • Carls Mor
    Cecilia Zwick-Nash
    • Phillip's Mor
    • (as Cecilia Zwick Nash)
    Niels Anders Thorn
    • Phillip's Far
    • Director
      • Ole Bornedal
    • Writers
      • Ole Bornedal
      • Henrik Prip
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    • Goofs
      The earth globe seen from space in the beginning and the end of the film is falsely mirrored.
    • Connections
      Featured in Dansk films bedste: Krig, Klasselærere og Kammerater (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Sov Sødt Barn Lille
      Næsby Kirkekor

    User reviews20

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    A Splendid Horror Movie For Children (and Adults)
    Here's a refreshing delightful horror-spoof from Denmark. Usually parents tend to say no to their kids when it comes to horror movies but with 'Vikaren' they should make an exception as it would be wrong to deprive children from the sheer entertaining experience of this film. Yet, this film isn't restricted to children as adults can easily enjoy it. Ole Bornedal and Henrik Prip have written a superb screenplay meshing it with both humour, irony and horror while telling a linear story. The washed out colours and score bring that horror movie feel. The cinematography and special effects are topnotch. Then there's the outstanding performance of Paprika Steen as Ulla Harms. The use of a lesser actress could have easily ruined the film. Steen beautifully carries the role very naturally and with an amazing balance between restraint and over-the-top acting she just proves what a masterful actress she is. The child actors also do a good job. 'Vikaren' is sheer fun and one of the best examples of family entertainment. It doesn't go over the top in delivering its message while maintaining a fine gradient such that both adults and children could enjoy it to the full.
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    • Sep 8, 2009

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    • Release date
      • June 15, 2007 (Denmark)
    • Country of origin
      • Denmark
    • Official site
      • Official site (Denmark)
    • Language
      • Danish
    • Also known as
      • Min fröken är en utomjording
    • Filming locations
      • Copenhagen, Denmark
    • Production companies
      • Obel Film
      • Thura Film
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,276,515
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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