Where to Stream The Substance Online in 2025

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 is generating significant awards buzz, including five Oscar nominations. Starring Oscar-nominated Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN gave the film an 8/10 rating, describing it as a "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable" critiquing celebrity culture's obsession with youth and beauty.

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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, offering 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 career-defining performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister ousted from her fitness TV show by studio executive Harvey. She becomes intrigued by "THE SUBSTANCE," a drug that transforms her into the youthful Sue. $42.98 save 42%$24.96 at AmazonExpand your horror collection with the 4K release of The Substance. See our guide for more upcoming Blu-ray releases.

Synopsis and Details

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

"Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a fading star, is drawn to a mysterious new drug. One injection transforms her – temporarily – into the stunning young Sue (Margaret Qualley). The catch? A strict week-on, week-off schedule between bodies. Simple, right?"

The Cast

• 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, check out our 2024 movie highlights.