Four months after clinching the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it also earned a remarkable 13-minute standing ovation, Coralie Fargeat's body horror satire, The Substance, has hit US theaters. Since its premiere, the film has garnered numerous accolades and nominations, including five Oscar nods. Featuring standout performances by the now Oscar-nominated Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN's glowing 8/10 review praised The Substance for its sharp critique of celebrity culture's fixation on youth and beauty, describing it as a "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable."

### The Substance

2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIThe Substance is streaming exclusively on Mubi, rather than on platforms like Netflix or Hulu. Mubi operates on a subscription model but offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. If you're not keen on adding another streaming service, you can also rent or purchase The Substance from major digital marketplaces, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.

### The Substance [4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital]

0Demi Moore delivers a career-defining performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister who loses her fitness TV show due to her age. Desperate, she turns to THE SUBSTANCE. A single injection transforms her into the youthful and stunning Sue. $42.98 save 42%$24.96 at AmazonHorror enthusiasts looking to expand their collection can now purchase The Substance in 4K. For more details on physical releases, explore our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays.

What Is The Substance About?

The Substance is a gripping satirical body horror-thriller crafted by writer-director Coralie Fargeat. Here's the official synopsis from Mubi:

Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a former A-lister past her prime, [is] drawn to the opportunity presented by a mysterious new drug. All it takes is one injection and she is reborn – temporarily – as the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue (Margaret Qualley).

The only rule? Time needs to be split: exactly one week in one body, then one week in the other. No exceptions. Easy, right?

The Substance Cast

The Substance was penned and directed by Coralie Fargeat. It boasts a stellar cast including:

Demi Moore as Elisabeth SparkleMargaret Qualley as SueDennis Quaid as HarveyThe Substance Rating and Runtime

The Substance is Rated R due to its depiction of strong bloody violent content, gore, graphic nudity, and language. The film's duration is 2 hours and 20 minutes, including the credits. Notably, there is no post-credits scene.

For more insights and reviews, explore IGN's comprehensive lists of the biggest movies of 2024.