Following its Cannes Film Festival triumph, securing the Best Screenplay award and a 13-minute standing ovation, Coralie Fargeat's darkly comedic body horror film, The Substance, has arrived in US cinemas and subsequently garnered numerous accolades, including five Oscar nominations. Starring Oscar-nominees Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN awarded the film an 8/10, describing it as a "twisted parable indicting celebrity culture's obsession with youth and beauty."
Where to Stream The Substance
The Substance is currently streaming exclusively on Mubi, not Netflix or Hulu. While Mubi is a subscription service, a seven-day free trial is available. Alternatively, the film can be rented or purchased through various digital platforms, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.
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Enhance your horror collection with the 4K release of The Substance. Demi Moore delivers a standout performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former celebrity grappling with the allure of a mysterious rejuvenating drug. For details on physical media releases, consult our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays.
About The Substance
Written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, The Substance is a satirical body horror thriller. Mubi's official synopsis:
Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a past-her-prime former A-lister, is drawn to a mysterious new drug. One injection, and she's reborn – temporarily – as the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue (Margaret Qualley). The catch? A strict week-on, week-off schedule between bodies. Simple, right?
The Cast
- 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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