Four months after winning the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it received a 13-minute standing ovation, Coralie Fargeat's body horror satire, The Substance, made its way into US theaters. Since then, the film has garnered numerous awards and nominations, including five Oscar nominations. Featuring the now Oscar-nominated Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN gave The Substance an 8/10 review, praising it for its "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable" that critiques celebrity culture's obsession with youth and beauty.

### The Substance

2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIThe Substance is streaming exclusively on Mubi, rather than on Netflix or Hulu. Mubi operates on a subscription basis but offers a seven-day free trial. If you're not keen on adding another streaming service, The Substance is also available to rent or buy from various digital marketplaces, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.

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

0Demi Moore delivers a career-best performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister fired from her fitness TV show by studio head Harvey. She is drawn to THE SUBSTANCE. All it takes is one injection and she is reborn as the gorgeous, Sue.$42.98 save 42%$24.96 at AmazonIf you're looking to enhance your horror collection, The Substance is now available in 4K. For more information on physical releases, check out our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays.

What Is The Substance About?

The Substance is a satirical body horror-thriller from writer-director Coralie Fargeat. Here's the official synopsis from Mubi:

Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a former A-lister past her prime, [is] drawn to the opportunity presented by a mysterious new drug. All it takes is one injection and she is reborn – temporarily – as the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue (Margaret Qualley).

The only rule? Time needs to be split: exactly one week in one body, then one week in the other. No exceptions. Easy, right?

The Substance Cast

The Substance was written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. It stars the following actors:

Demi Moore as Elisabeth SparkleMargaret Qualley as SueDennis Quaid as HarveyThe Substance Rating and Runtime

The Substance is Rated R for strong bloody violent content, gore, graphic nudity, and language. The film runs for a total of 2 hours and 20 minutes including credits. It does not have a post-credits scene.

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