Four months after winning 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, has made its way to US theaters. The film has garnered significant acclaim, amassing multiple awards and nominations, including five Oscar nods. Featuring standout performances from the now Oscar-nominated Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, The Substance was lauded by IGN with an 8/10 review, describing it 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 everything you need to know:
How to Watch The Substance Online
The Substance
The Substance is available to stream exclusively on Mubi, rather than on platforms like Netflix or Hulu. Mubi operates on a subscription model, but new users can take advantage of a seven-day free trial. If you're not keen on subscribing to another streaming service, you can also rent or purchase the film from various digital marketplaces, such as Prime Video and Apple TV+.
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The Substance on Blu-ray
The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]
Demi Moore delivers a career-defining performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister who loses her fitness TV show job to studio head Harvey. Drawn to the allure of THE SUBSTANCE, Elisabeth transforms into the youthful and beautiful Sue with just one injection. Priced at $42.98, but currently on sale for $24.96 at Amazon, this 4K edition is a must-have for horror enthusiasts. For further 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 and features a stellar cast:
- Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
- Margaret Qualley as Sue
- Dennis Quaid as Harvey
The Substance Rating and Runtime
The Substance is Rated R for its intense scenes of bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, and strong language. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes, including the credits. Note that there is no post-credits scene.
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