Stream 'The Substance' Exclusively on Paramount+ in 2025

Coralie Fargeat's darkly comedic body horror film, The Substance, which garnered a 13-minute standing ovation and Best Screenplay 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 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.

Where to Stream The Substance:

The Substance streams exclusively on Mubi, offering a seven-day free trial. Alternatively, rent or purchase it from digital platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV+.

The Substance on Blu-ray:

A 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital release is available, featuring Demi Moore's acclaimed performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former celebrity grappling with a mysterious new drug that transforms her into a younger version of herself (played by Margaret Qualley).

About The Substance:

The Substance is a satirical body horror-thriller directed by Coralie Fargeat. Mubi's synopsis: "Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a former A-lister past her prime, is drawn to a mysterious new drug. One injection, and she's reborn – temporarily – as the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue (Margaret Qualley). The catch? A strict week-on, week-off schedule between bodies. Easy, 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 movie news, check out IGN's list of the biggest films of 2024.