The Substance
The Substance (2024)
“Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Demi Moore
Demi Moore
as Elisabeth
Margaret Qualley
Margaret Qualley
as Sue
Dennis Quaid
Dennis Quaid
as Harvey
Edward Hamilton-Clark
Edward Hamilton-Clark
as Fred
Gore Abrams
Gore Abrams
as Oliver
Oscar Lesage
Oscar Lesage
as Troy
Christian Erickson
Christian Erickson
as Man at Diner
Robin Greer
Robin Greer
as Male Nurse
Tom Morton
Tom Morton
as Doctor
Hugo Diego Garcia
Hugo Diego Garcia
as Diego - Boyfriend
Daniel Knight
Daniel Knight
as Casting Director
Jonathon Carley
Jonathon Carley
as Assistant Casting DirectorCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 141 min |
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