The Substance

Film - 2024 - Drama, Horror, Science-Fiction

The story

A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that helps her create a younger, better version of herself.

Directed by

Coralie Fargeat

Starring

Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Gore Abrams, Oscar Lesage, Christian Erickson

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 7.2 out of 10

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Film · 2024 · Drama · Horror · Science-Fiction

The Substance

79% match2h 21mR18+
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The story

A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that helps her create a younger, better version of herself.

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IMDb
7.2 / 10
469k votes
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89%
Tomatometer
3.72 / 5
3.6M ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.1 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, Horror, Science-Fiction
Runtime2h 21m
RatedR18+
Release2024-09-18
Where to watch
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