Four months after its triumphant premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival—where it earned a 13-minute standing ovation and the Best Screenplay award—Coralie Fargeat's darkly comedic body horror satire, The Substance, finally arrived in US theaters. The film has since garnered significant critical acclaim, including five Oscar nominations. Starring Oscar-nominees Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN awarded The Substance an 8/10, praising its "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable" that indicts celebrity culture's obsession with youth and beauty.
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Stream The Substance exclusively on Mubi. While Mubi is a subscription service, they offer a seven-day free trial. Alternatively, you can rent or buy the film from various digital marketplaces, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.
Demi Moore delivers a career-best performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister fired by studio head Harvey. She becomes captivated by "The Substance," a mysterious drug that temporarily transforms her into the youthful Sue (Margaret Qualley). Available now in 4K. For more information on physical releases, see our comprehensive guide to upcoming Blu-rays. $42.98 (save 42%), $24.96 at Amazon.
The Substance is a satirical body horror-thriller written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. Mubi's official synopsis: "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 only rule? Split your time: one week in one body, then one week in the other. No exceptions. Easy, right?"
Written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. Starring:
Rated R for strong bloody violent content, gore, graphic nudity, and language. Runtime: 2 hours and 20 minutes (including credits). No post-credits scene.
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