The Substance (2024)
English science fiction horror film directed by Coralie Fargeat
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 21m 141 min
- Released
- 20 September 2024
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Substance has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 20 September 2024. It is directed by Coralie Fargeat and stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Coralie Fargeat
- Cast
- Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Hugo Diego Garcia, Joseph Balderrama, Christian Erickson, Oscar Lesage, Vincent Colombe, Matthew Géczy, Robin Greer, Akil Wingate
- Cinematography
- Benjamin Kračun
- Editing
- Jerome Eltabet, Valentin Féron, Coralie Fargeat
- Music
- Raffertie
- Written by
- Coralie Fargeat
- Produced by
- Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
- Production
- Working Title Films, Blacksmith
- Distribution
- Mubi, ADS Service
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $17.5 million
- Awards
- Best Screenplay Award; Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy; Meeting Point Europe Award
- Set in
- Hollywood
- Filmed in
- Paris, Studios d'Épinay, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 20 September 2024
- First shown
- 19 May 2024 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Substance?
The Substance has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes, or 141 min.
When did The Substance release?
The Substance released on 20 September 2024.
Who directed The Substance?
The Substance is directed by Coralie Fargeat.
Who is in the cast of The Substance?
The cast of The Substance includes Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Hugo Diego Garcia, Joseph Balderrama and Christian Erickson.
What is the budget of The Substance?
The budget of The Substance is reported as $17.5 million.
What is The Substance rated in the US?
The Substance is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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