How to watch The Substance – is it streaming?
The body horror film has become a major awards contender.
The Golden Globe Awards for 2025 have now been and gone, and perhaps the story of the night was Demi Moore winning her first ever Globe for her role in The Substance.
The body horror film from writer/director Coralie Fargeat was nominated for five awards at the ceremony in total, including for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Director (for Fargeat), Best Supporting Actress (for Margaret Qualley) and Best Screenplay.
All eyes will now be on whether the film can replicate its success when the BAFTA and Oscar nominations are revealed later this month.
But, with so much buzz around the film, how is it available to watch in the UK right now? Is it available to stream and, if so, on which platforms?
Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch The Substance.
How to watch The Substance – is it streaming?
It is! The Substance is currently available to subscribers on Mubi.
For those who don't have a Mubi subscription, you can still watch the film by renting or buying it on a number of different platforms, including Amazon Video, Sky Store and Apple TV.
The film was originally released in UK cinemas on 20th September 2024.
What is The Substance about?
The Substance centres on Demi Moore's Elisabeth Sparkle, a Hollywood star whose celebrity has faded in recent years. When she is fired from her long-running aerobic TV show by her producer, who considers her too old, she uses a drug which creates another, younger version of herself.
However, she must switch back into her older body every seven days - or else terrible side effects will ensue.
The Substance cast – who stars in the film?
The cast of The Substance is led by Demi Moore (Ghost), who won a Golden Globe Award for her role in the film.
She is joined by Margaret Qualley (Poor Things) and Dennis Quaid (Lawmen: Bass Reeves) in the central cast, while other actors who appear include Edward Hamilton and Gore Abrams.
You can find the full list of stars here:
- Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle
- Margaret Qualley as Sue
- Dennis Quaid as Harvey
- Edward Hamilton Clark as Fred
- Gore Abrams as Oliver
- Oscar Lesage as Troy
- Christian Erickson as man at diner
- Robin Greer as male nurse
- Tom Morton as doctor
- Hugo Diego Garcia as Diego
- Yann Bean as the voice of The Substance
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The Substance trailer
You can watch the trailer for The Substance right here now.
The Substance is available to stream now on Mubi.
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Authors
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
