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The Substance

R20242h 21mCoralie Fargeat
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 89% · Metacritic 78

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"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.

HorrorScience Fiction
New Year's EveCapitalismBirthdayBlack MarketIdentityDark ComedyBeautySatireAgingCelebrity

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Substance (2024) about?

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

Who stars in The Substance?

The Substance stars Demi Moore (Elisabeth), Margaret Qualley (Sue), Dennis Quaid (Harvey), Edward Hamilton-Clark (Fred), Gore Abrams (Oliver). The film was directed by Coralie Fargeat.

How long is The Substance?

The Substance has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2024. It is rated R.

Is The Substance worth watching?

The Substance holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Horror, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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