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 received five Oscar nominations. 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 the film from digital platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV+.
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### The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]
0Demi Moore delivers a career-defining performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister fired by studio head Harvey. She becomes entangled with "THE SUBSTANCE," a drug that temporarily transforms her into the youthful Sue.$42.98 save 42%$24.96 at AmazonExpand your horror collection with the 4K release of The Substance. See our comprehensive guide for more upcoming Blu-ray releases.
Synopsis and Details
The Substance is a satirical body horror-thriller written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. Mubi's official synopsis:
Former A-lister Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), past her prime, is drawn to a mysterious new drug. One injection transforms her – temporarily – into the stunning young Sue (Margaret Qualley).
The catch? A strict week-on, week-off schedule between bodies. Simple, right?
The Cast
Written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, The Substance stars:
- Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
- Margaret Qualley as Sue
- Dennis Quaid as Harvey
Rating and Runtime
The Substance is Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, and language. The film's runtime is 2 hours and 20 minutes, excluding any post-credits scenes.
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