The Substitute (2026)
The Substitute opened in theatres in Brazil on 5 Oct 2026 and may still be showing — check local cinema listings. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
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What the audience says
The Substitute is a fresh Portuguese film that's only just landed, so ratings are still settling.
Story
In the midst of Carnival, taxi driver Manoel finds a sex toy in his living room. Huge and still sticky, the object sets off a tragicomic journey that shakes his imagination and challenges his sense of masculinity.
Good to know
| Runtime | 15m — short |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Johnny Massaro
Cast
When is The Substitute coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — The Substitute opened in theatres in Brazil on 5 Oct 2026. Portuguese releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around November 2026 and December 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Brazil
Availability as of 7 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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