Four months after clinching the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it was celebrated with a 13-minute standing ovation, Coralie Fargeat's body horror satire, The Substance, made its debut in US theaters. Since then, the film has garnered numerous awards and nominations, including five Oscar nods. Featuring the now Oscar-nominated performances of Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN's 8/10 review praised The Substance as a "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable" that critiques the celebrity culture's fixation on youth and beauty.
If you're eager to watch The Substance online, here's how and where you can do so:
How to Watch The Substance Online
The Substance
The Substance is streaming exclusively on Mubi, rather than on platforms like Netflix or Hulu. Mubi operates on a subscription model but offers a seven-day free trial for new users. If you're not keen on adding another streaming service to your list, you can also rent or purchase The Substance from various digital marketplaces, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.
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The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]
Demi Moore delivers a career-defining performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister who is fired from her fitness TV show by studio head Harvey. Drawn to the mysterious drug known as THE SUBSTANCE, Elisabeth undergoes a transformation with just one injection, emerging as the stunning, youthful Sue. You can purchase this cinematic experience for $24.96 at Amazon, a 42% discount from its original price of $42.98. If you're looking to enhance your horror collection, The Substance is now available in 4K. For more details on physical releases, explore our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays.
What Is The Substance About?
The Substance is a satirical body horror-thriller crafted by writer-director Coralie Fargeat. Here's the official synopsis from Mubi:
Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a former A-lister past her prime, is drawn to the opportunity presented by a mysterious new drug. All it takes is one injection and she is reborn – temporarily – as the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue (Margaret Qualley).
The only rule? Time needs to be split: exactly one week in one body, then one week in the other. No exceptions. Easy, right?
The Substance Cast
The Substance was both written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. The film stars:
Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
Margaret Qualley as Sue
Dennis Quaid as Harvey
The Substance Rating and Runtime
The Substance is Rated R due to its strong bloody violent content, gore, graphic nudity, and language. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes, including credits, and does not feature a post-credits scene.
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