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 is generating significant awards buzz, including five Oscar nominations. Starring Oscar-nominated 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.
Streaming and Purchase Options for The Substance
The Substance is currently streaming exclusively on Mubi, a subscription-based service offering a seven-day free trial. For those who prefer not to subscribe, the film is also available for rent or purchase on various digital platforms, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.
AnswerSee ResultsPhysical Media Release:
A 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital version of The Substance is available, featuring Demi Moore in what some critics are calling a career-best performance.
Synopsis:
From writer-director Coralie Fargeat, The Substance is a satirical body horror-thriller. The official synopsis from Mubi reads: "Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a former A-lister past her prime, 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 one-week-on, one-week-off schedule. Easy, right?"
Cast:
- Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
- Margaret Qualley as Sue
- Dennis Quaid as Harvey
Rating and Runtime:
Rated R for strong bloody violent content, gore, graphic nudity, and language. Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes (no post-credits scene).
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