Coralie Fargeat's darkly comedic body horror film, The Substance, which premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival to a 13-minute standing ovation and a Best Screenplay award, has arrived in US theaters and garnered significant acclaim, including five Oscar nominations. Starring Oscar-nominees Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN lauded the film (8/10 rating) as a "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable" criticizing celebrity culture's obsession with youth and beauty.
Streaming The Substance
### The Substance
2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIUnlike Netflix or Hulu, The Substance streams exclusively on Mubi, a subscription service offering a seven-day free trial. Alternatively, rent or buy the film through various digital platforms, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.
AnswerSee Results### The Substance on Blu-ray
### The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]
0Demi Moore delivers a standout performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former celebrity ousted from her fitness show by studio executive Harvey. She becomes entangled with "THE SUBSTANCE," a drug that temporarily transforms her into the youthful Sue (Margaret Qualley). $42.98 save 42%$24.96 at AmazonEnhance your horror collection with the 4K release of The Substance. For more physical media releases, consult our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays.
About The Substance
Writer-director Coralie Fargeat's The Substance is a satirical body horror thriller. Mubi's official synopsis:
Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a fading A-lister, is drawn to a mysterious new drug. One injection transforms her – temporarily – into the stunning young Sue (Margaret Qualley).
The catch? They must share their lives, one week in each body. Simple, right?
The Substance Cast
Coralie Fargeat wrote and directed The Substance, starring:
- Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
- Margaret Qualley as Sue
- Dennis Quaid as Harvey
The Substance 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 lists of 2024's biggest films.
