The Substance
“Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?”
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
Where to watch The Substance in United States
Can I watch The Substance in United States? Yes — you can stream The Substance in United States on Hulu, MUBI, and MUBI Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Substance there. Availability last verified on October 23, 2026.
Where is The Substance streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, MUBI Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MUBI, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, HBO Max | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, MUBI, Netflix Standard with Ads, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Substance
The Substance is a 2024 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by Coralie Fargeat. The cast is led by Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 6700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
The Substance was produced by Working Title, Blacksmith, and Working Title Films and made in France and United Kingdom. It was released on September 18, 2024, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $77 million worldwide.
- Director
- Coralie Fargeat
- Writers
- Coralie Fargeat
- Release date
- September 18, 2024
- OTT release
- October 31, 2024
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $77 million
- Production
- Working Title, Blacksmith, Working Title Films
The Substance cast & crew
The Substance was directed by Coralie Fargeat and written by Coralie Fargeat.
The cast features Demi Moore as Elisabeth, Margaret Qualley as Sue, Dennis Quaid as Harvey, Edward Hamilton-Clark as Fred, Gore Abrams as Oliver, and Oscar Lesage as Troy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Raffertie, cinematography is by Benjamin Kračun, and it was produced by Erik Baiers and Coralie Fargeat.
Is The Substance worth watching?
The Substance holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 6,662 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.
At 2h 21m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror and science fiction, The Substance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Substance
In United States, you can stream The Substance on Hulu, MUBI, and MUBI Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 31, 2024.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Substance
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
The Substance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Substance in United States?
The Substance is streaming on Hulu, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Substance on Hulu?
Yes — The Substance is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is The Substance in?
The Substance is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Substance?
The Substance runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
▸What is The Substance rated?
The Substance is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 6,662 ratings.
▸When did The Substance release on OTT?
The Substance became available digitally on October 31, 2024.
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