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The Substance

2024-09-18 · 141 min · ★ 7.1

Horror · Science Fiction

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

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Directors
Coralie Fargeat
Production companies
Working Title, Blacksmith, Working Title Films
Countries
France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 17,500,000
Revenue
USD 77,316,812

Top Cast

Demi MooreDemi MooreElisabeth
Margaret QualleyMargaret QualleySue
Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidHarvey
Edward Hamilton-ClarkEdward Hamilton-ClarkFred
Gore AbramsGore AbramsOliver
Oscar LesageOscar LesageTroy
Christian EricksonChristian EricksonMan at Diner
Robin GreerRobin GreerMale Nurse
Tom MortonTom MortonDoctor
Hugo Diego GarciaHugo Diego GarciaDiego - Boyfriend
Daniel KnightDaniel KnightCasting Director
Jonathon CarleyJonathon CarleyAssistant Casting Director
Jiselle HenderkottJiselle HenderkottGirl Auditioning / New Year's Eve Show Dancer
Akil WingateAkil WingateTV Host
Vincent ColombeVincent ColombeMan in Suit #1 - Harvey's Office
Billy BentleyBilly BentleyMan in Suit #2
Lennard RidsdaleLennard RidsdaleMan in Suit #3
Jordan Ford SilverJordan Ford SilverAssistant Director - Pump It Up Show
Oscar SalemOscar Salem2nd Assistant Director - Pump It Up Show
Viviane BossinaViviane BossinaSue's Assistant

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