Streaming Giant Secures Exclusive Rights to 'The Substance' For 25

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.

Streaming The Substance

### The Substance

Currently, The Substance streams exclusively on Mubi, a subscription service offering a seven-day free trial. Alternatively, you can rent or buy the film from various digital platforms, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.

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### The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]

Featuring a standout performance from Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former celebrity ousted from her fitness show by studio executive Harvey, The Substance is available on 4K Blu-ray. For details on physical 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 synopsis reads:

"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 of The Substance

• 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).

For more from IGN, explore our comprehensive lists of 2024's biggest films.