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-nominees Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN gave the film an 8/10 rating, describing it as a "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable" criticizing celebrity culture's obsession with youth and beauty.
Streaming and Viewing Options
### The Substance
Currently, The Substance streams exclusively on Mubi, a subscription service offering a seven-day free trial. For those preferring a one-time purchase or rental, it's also available on Prime Video and Apple TV+.
AnswerSee Results### The Substance on Blu-ray
### The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]
Featuring a standout performance from Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former celebrity grappling with a mysterious new drug, The Substance is available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. For details on other physical releases, consult our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays.
Plot Summary
Written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, The Substance is a satirical body horror thriller. Mubi's official synopsis describes the story of Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a past-her-prime celebrity, who uses a new drug to temporarily transform into the younger Sue (Margaret Qualley). The catch? They must alternate between bodies weekly.
Cast
- 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, and it does not include a post-credits scene.
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