Movie

The Substance

“Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?”

★ 7.1(6,042)20242h 21m

The Substance is streaming on Paramount Plus, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch The Substance

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Paramount PlusStream

MUBIStream

MUBI Amazon ChannelStream

Paramount+ Amazon ChannelStream

Good to know

Director: Coralie Fargeat
Release date: 2024-09-07
Runtime: 2h 21m
Language: English
Box office: $77,316,812
Budget: $17,500,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Working Title Films

The Substance — trailer

About The Substance

The Substance is a 2024 movie in the Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Coralie Fargeat, starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid. It has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 6,042 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Substance in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Demi Moore

Elisabeth

Margaret Qualley

Sue

Dennis Quaid

Harvey

Edward Hamilton-Clark

Fred

Gore Abrams

Oliver

Oscar Lesage

Troy

Christian Erickson

Man at Diner

Robin Greer

Male Nurse

Tom Morton

Doctor

Hugo Diego Garcia

Diego - Boyfriend

Daniel Knight

Casting Director

Jonathon Carley

Assistant Casting Director

Themes & keywords

new year's evecapitalismbirthdayblack marketidentitydark comedybeautysatireagingcelebrityfemale protagonistlos angeles, californiahas beenaerobicsdisfigurement

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Substance in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The Substance on Paramount Plus, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Sky Store.

Is The Substance on Netflix?+

The Substance is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now, but you can stream it on Paramount Plus, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel.

How long is The Substance?+

The Substance has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).

Who stars in The Substance?+

The Substance stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Edward Hamilton-Clark and Gore Abrams.

When did The Substance come out?+

The Substance is a 2024 movie directed by Coralie Fargeat.

What genre is The Substance?+

The Substance is Horror, Science Fiction and Thriller film.

Who directed The Substance?+

The Substance was directed by Coralie Fargeat.