Four months after clinching the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it received a remarkable 13-minute standing ovation, Coralie Fargeat's body horror satire, The Substance, made its way to US theaters. Since its release, the film has garnered significant acclaim, including five Oscar nominations. Featuring the talents of the now Oscar-nominated Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN's 8/10 review praised The Substance as a film that "indicts celebrity culture’s obsession with youth and beauty in a sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable."
If you're eager to watch The Substance online, here's how you can do it.
How to Watch *The Substance* Online ---------------------------------
### The Substance
2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIThe Substance is exclusively available for streaming on Mubi, rather than on Netflix or Hulu. Mubi operates on a subscription model but offers a generous seven-day free trial. If you're not keen on adding another streaming service to your list, you can also rent or purchase The Substance from various digital platforms, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.
AnswerSee Results### *The Substance* on Blu-ray
### The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]
0Demi Moore delivers a career-defining performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former celebrity who loses her job on a fitness TV show due to the studio head, Harvey. Desperate, she turns to The Substance. A single injection transforms her into the stunning, youthful Sue. Originally priced at $42.98, you can now get it for $24.96 at Amazon. If you're looking to enhance your horror movie collection, The Substance is 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 features the following cast:
Demi Moore as Elisabeth SparkleMargaret Qualley as SueDennis Quaid as HarveyThe Substance Rating and Runtime
The Substance is Rated R due to its intense scenes of bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, and strong 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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