Stream The Substance Online in 2025: Best Platforms Revealed

Four months after earning the Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it received a remarkable 13-minute standing ovation, Coralie Fargeat's body horror satire, *The Substance*, has made its way to US theaters. Since its debut, the film has garnered numerous awards and nominations, including five Oscar nods. Starring the now Oscar-nominated Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, *The Substance* was hailed by IGN with an 8/10 review, describing it as a "sick, twisted, and squirm-inducing parable" that critiques celebrity culture's fixation on youth and beauty.

### The Substance

2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIThe Substance is exclusively streaming on Mubi, not on Netflix or Hulu. Mubi offers a subscription-based service with a seven-day free trial. If you're not keen on adding another streaming service, you can also rent or purchase The Substance from various digital platforms, 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 dismissed from her fitness TV show by studio head Harvey. Drawn to The Substance, Elisabeth takes one injection and is reborn as the stunning, youthful Sue. Originally priced at $42.98, it's now available for $24.96 at Amazon, a 42% discount. If you're looking to enhance your horror collection, The Substance is now available in 4K. For more details on physical releases, check out our comprehensive 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. The film stars:

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

The Substance is Rated R for strong bloody violent content, gore, graphic nudity, and language. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes, including credits. There is no post-credits scene.

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