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The Substance

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

7.120242h 22mHorrorScience Fiction
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The Substance at a glance

The Substance is a 2024 horror and science fiction film, running 2h 22m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Paramount Plus, MUBI Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel.

18 age rating2h 22mHorrorScience Fiction

Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
2024-09-18
Runtime
2h 22m
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Director
Coralie Fargeat
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 · 6,751 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

Cast

14 names
Demi MooreElisabeth
Margaret QualleySue
Dennis QuaidHarvey
Edward Hamilton-ClarkFred
Gore AbramsOliver
Oscar LesageTroy
Christian EricksonMan at Diner
Robin GreerMale Nurse
Tom MortonDoctor
Hugo Diego GarciaDiego - Boyfriend
Daniel KnightCasting Director
Jonathon CarleyAssistant Casting Director
Jiselle HenderkottGirl Auditioning / New Year's Eve Show Dancer
Akil WingateTV Host

Questions about The Substance

Quick answers
Where can I watch The Substance in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Substance is listed on Paramount Plus, MUBI Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Substance suitable for children?

The Substance is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is The Substance on PelisPlus UK?

The Substance has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is The Substance about?

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

How long is The Substance?

The Substance runs for 2h 22m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Substance trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Official Trailer #2 without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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