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 The Substance

### The Substance

Unlike 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]

Demi Moore delivers a standout performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former celebrity ousted from her fitness show by studio executive Harvey. She becomes entangled with "THE SUBSTANCE," a drug that temporarily transforms her into the youthful Sue (Margaret Qualley). A 4K version is now available for those seeking a physical copy. For more physical release details, consult our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays.

Plot Summary

Writer-director Coralie Fargeat's The Substance is a satirical body horror thriller. Mubi's official synopsis:

Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), a fading celebrity, is drawn to a mysterious new drug. One injection transforms her – temporarily – into the stunning young Sue (Margaret Qualley). The catch? She must alternate between bodies, one week at a time. Simple, right?

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 from IGN, explore our comprehensive lists of 2024's biggest films.