Coralie Fargeat's darkly comedic body horror film, The Substance, which garnered a 13-minute standing ovation and the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, has arrived in US theaters and subsequently earned multiple award nominations, including five Oscars. Starring Oscar-nominees Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN awarded the film an 8/10, describing it as a "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable" criticizing celebrity culture's obsession with youth and beauty.
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Streaming The Substance
### The Substance
2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIThe Substance streams exclusively on Mubi, not Netflix or Hulu. Mubi is a subscription service, but offers a seven-day free trial. Alternatively, rent or buy it from digital retailers like Prime Video and Apple TV+.
AnswerSee Results### The Substance on Blu-ray
### The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]
0Demi Moore delivers a standout performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister fired from her fitness show by studio executive Harvey. She becomes involved with "THE SUBSTANCE," a drug that temporarily transforms her into the youthful Sue (Margaret Qualley).$42.98 save 42%$24.96 at AmazonEnhance your horror collection with the 4K release of The Substance. For more physical media releases, consult our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays.
Synopsis and Cast
The Substance is a satirical body horror thriller written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. Mubi's official synopsis:
Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a former A-lister past her prime, is drawn to a mysterious new drug. One injection transforms her – temporarily – into the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue (Margaret Qualley). The catch? She must alternate between bodies, one week at a time. Simple, right?
The cast includes:
- Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
- Margaret Qualley as Sue
- Dennis Quaid as Harvey
Rating and Runtime
Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, and language. Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes (no post-credits scene).
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