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Where to watch The Substance (2024) tonight

The Substance (2024) runs 2 h 21 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.1 from 6,746 TMDB members. A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

Runtime
2 h 21 min — ends 10:21 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Released
September 18, 2024
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 from 6,746 votes
Director
Coralie Fargeat
Starring
Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Edward Hamilton-Clark
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Hulu (subscription), MUBI (subscription), MUBI Amazon Channel (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is The Substance?
The Substance is 2 h 21 min long (141 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:21 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Substance rated?
The Substance is rated R in the US.
Is The Substance a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Horror and Science Fiction hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Substance?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Hulu (subscription), MUBI (subscription), MUBI Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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