Substance's Digital Destination: 2025 Streaming Guide

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 gained numerous accolades, including 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.

Want to know how to watch The Substance online? Read on.

Streaming The Substance

### The Substance

2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIThe Substance streams exclusively on Mubi, not Netflix or Hulu. Mubi is a subscription service, but offers a seven-day free trial. Alternatively, rent or buy it from digital platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV+.

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

0Demi Moore delivers a standout performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister fired from her fitness show. She becomes entangled with "THE SUBSTANCE," a drug that transforms her into the youthful Sue (Margaret Qualley). $42.98 save 42%$24.96 at AmazonExpand 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

Written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, The Substance is a satirical body horror-thriller. Mubi's official synopsis:

Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a fading celebrity, is drawn to a mysterious new drug. One injection transforms her – temporarily – into the stunning young Sue (Margaret Qualley).

The catch? She must alternate between bodies, one week at a time. Simple, right?

The Cast of The Substance

The Substance was written and directed by Coralie Fargeat and stars:

• Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
• Margaret Qualley as Sue
• Dennis Quaid as Harvey

Rating and Runtime

The Substance is Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, and language. The film's runtime is 2 hours and 20 minutes, excluding any post-credits scenes.

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