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    The Substance

    Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?

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    ★ 7.1 /10 · 6,124 2h 21m·R
    HorrorScience FictionThriller
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    Synopsis

    A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

    DirectorCoralie Fargeat
    WriterCoralie Fargeat
    MusicRaffertie
    Top billed

    Cast

    Demi Moore headshot
    Demi Moore
    as Elisabeth
    Margaret Qualley headshot
    Margaret Qualley
    as Sue
    Dennis Quaid headshot
    Dennis Quaid
    as Harvey
    Edward Hamilton-Clark headshot
    Edward Hamilton-Clark
    as Fred
    Gore Abrams headshot
    Gore Abrams
    as Oliver
    Oscar Lesage headshot
    Oscar Lesage
    as Troy
    The facts

    Details

    Released
    2024
    Status
    Released
    Runtime
    2h 21m · 141 min
    Rating
    7.1 / 10 · 6,124 votes
    Certification
    R
    Genres
    Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
    Languages
    English
    Production
    Working Title Films, Blacksmith, Working Title Films
    Budget
    $18M
    Box office
    $77M
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    The Substance is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, HBO Max (the United States). Availability varies by region; the streaming services on this page reflect what's licensed in the United States as of the latest TMDB Watch Providers refresh.
    In the United States, The Substance is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, HBO Max with a standard subscription. Streaming rights vary by country, so the answer changes outside the United States · check the watch providers section above for live data in your region.
    The Substance was released in 2024.
    Yes. The Substance is available to rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home in the United States. See the "Stream, rent or buy" section above for current pricing.
    The Substance has a runtime of 141 minutes (2h 21m).
    The Substance has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 6,124 user votes (TMDB).
    The Substance grossed approximately $77M worldwide against a production budget of $18M.
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