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  • Drama
  • Thriller
Confirmed2021-10-296.16.6Trakt

Spain, 1982. Andrés Expósito, a young police inspector, accepts a posting in Denia, a small town on the Mediterranean coast, in the hope of leading a quieter life and that the natural environment will help improve the fragile health of his daughter; but once in his new post he becomes involved by chance in the investigation of the strange death of the inspector he has come to replace.

The Replacement is a Spanish drama thriller set in 1982 that follows police inspector Andrés Expósito as he arrives in the coastal town of Denia seeking a fresh start, only to become entangled in the mysterious death of his predecessor. Released in October 2021, the film explores themes of ambition, small-town secrets, and the weight of inherited responsibilities.

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Available in: Andorra · Argentina · Bolivia · Chile · Colombia · Costa Rica · +9 more

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Available to stream in Andorra Spain— but not in United States.

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In cinemas
2021-10-29

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When was The Replacement released?

The Replacement was released on October 29, 2021.

What is the plot of The Replacement?

The film follows inspector Andrés Expósito, who takes a posting in the small Mediterranean town of Denia in hopes of improving his daughter's health and living a quieter life. Shortly after arriving, he becomes unexpectedly drawn into investigating the mysterious death of the previous inspector he was meant to replace.

Where is The Replacement set?

The film is set in Spain in 1982, specifically in Denia, a small town on the Mediterranean coast.

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