"Watch The Substance Online: 2025 Streaming Guide"

Four months after clinching the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it was honored with a 13-minute standing ovation, Coralie Fargeat's body horror satire, "The Substance," made its way to US theaters. The film has since amassed numerous awards and nominations, including five nods at the Oscars. Featuring the talents of now Oscar-nominated actresses Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN gave "The Substance" an impressive 8/10, praising it for its incisive critique of celebrity culture's fixation on youth and beauty, describing it as a "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable."

### The Substance

2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIThe Substance is streaming exclusively on Mubi, rather than on mainstream platforms like Netflix or Hulu. Mubi operates on a subscription model, but new users can enjoy a seven-day free trial. If subscribing to another service isn't your preference, you can still access "The Substance" by renting or purchasing it from major digital platforms such as Prime Video and Apple TV+.

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

0Demi Moore delivers what critics consider a career-defining performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former celebrity ousted from her fitness TV show by studio executive Harvey. Drawn into the allure of "The Substance," Elisabeth undergoes a transformation with just one injection, emerging as the stunning, youthful Sue. Now available at a discounted price of $24.96 from its original $42.98 on Amazon, "The Substance" is a must-have for horror aficionados. For those interested in physical media, check out our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-ray releases.

What Is The Substance About?

"The Substance" is a satirical body horror-thriller crafted by 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 penned and helmed by Coralie Fargeat. The film boasts a talented cast including:

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

"The Substance" is Rated R for its intense scenes featuring bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, and language. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes, including credits, and does not feature a post-credits scene.

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