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.

Want to know how to watch The Substance online? Read on.

Streaming and Rental Options for The Substance

### The Substance

2See it at Prime VideoSee it at MUBIThe Substance streams exclusively on Mubi, offering a seven-day free trial. Alternatively, rent or buy it from various digital platforms, including Prime Video and Apple TV+.

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

0Demi 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). $42.98 save 42%$24.96 at AmazonFor physical media enthusiasts, The Substance is available in 4K. See our comprehensive guide for more details on upcoming Blu-ray releases.

Synopsis and Details

The Substance is a satirical body horror thriller written and directed by Coralie Fargeat. 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 gorgeous young Sue (Margaret Qualley). The catch? They must share their lives, one week in each body. Simple, right?

Cast and Crew

• Director/Writer: Coralie Fargeat
• Starring: Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle, Margaret Qualley as Sue, Dennis Quaid as Harvey

Rating and Runtime

• Rating: R (strong bloody violence, gore, graphic nudity, language)
• Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes (no post-credits scene)

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