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Where to Stream The Substance Online in 2025
Here's all the info about how to watch the Oscar-nominated satirical body horror film online.
Four months after it took home the award for Best Screenplay at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it received a 13-minute standing ovation, Coralie Fargeat's body horror satire The Substance landed in US theaters. The film has since picked up plenty of awards and nominations, including a Golden Globe for Best Actress and an Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Featuring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, IGN's 8/10 review of The Substance said it "indicts celebrity culture’s obsession with youth and beauty in a sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable."
If you're wondering how and where you can watch The Substance online, take a look at the info below.
How to Watch The Substance Online
The Substance is streaming exclusively on Mubi instead of Netflix or Hulu. Mubi is subscription-based, costing $14.99/month, but the service but offers a seven-day free trial. If you're not interested in picking up another streaming service, The Substance is also available to rent or buy from most digital marketplaces, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.
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The Substance on Blu-ray
Looking to add to your horror collection? The Substance is now available in 4K. For more info on physical releases, check out our full guide to upcoming Blu-rays.
What Is The Substance About?
The Substance is a satirical body horror-thriller from 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 written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. It stars the following actors:
- Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
- Margaret Qualley as Sue
- Dennis Quaid as Harvey
The Substance Rating and Runtime
The Substance is Rated R for strong bloody violent content, gore, graphic nudity, and language. The film runs for a total of 2 hours and 20 minutes including credits. It does not have a post-credits scene.
Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN.
