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 subsequently received 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.

Streaming and Purchase Options for The Substance

The Substance streams exclusively on Mubi, offering a seven-day free trial. Alternatively, it's available for rent or purchase on various digital platforms, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.

Physical Media Release: The Substance on Blu-ray

A 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital release is available, featuring Demi Moore's acclaimed performance as Elisabeth Sparkle. For further details on physical releases, consult our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays.

Plot Summary: What is The Substance About?

The Substance, written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, is a satirical body horror-thriller. Mubi's synopsis reads: "Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a former A-lister past her prime, is drawn to a mysterious new drug. One injection transforms her – temporarily – into the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue (Margaret Qualley). The catch? She must alternate between bodies, one week at a time. No exceptions."

Cast and Crew

• Director/Writer: Coralie Fargeat
• Elisabeth Sparkle: Demi Moore
• Sue: Margaret Qualley
• Harvey: Dennis Quaid

Rating and Runtime

Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, and language. Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes. No post-credits scene.

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