Where to Stream The Substance Online in 2025

Following its triumphant premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it garnered a 13-minute standing ovation and the Best Screenplay award, Coralie Fargeat's darkly comedic body horror film, The Substance, has arrived in US theaters and subsequently garnered 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" that critiques celebrity culture's obsession with youth and beauty.

Streaming The Substance

### The Substance

2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIUnlike Netflix or Hulu, The Substance streams exclusively on Mubi, a subscription service offering a seven-day free trial. Alternatively, rent or purchase the film through various digital platforms, including 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 entangled with "THE SUBSTANCE," a mysterious drug that temporarily 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 further details on 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 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. Simple, right?"

The Cast of The Substance

Coralie Fargeat's The Substance 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 potential post-credits scenes.

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