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DirectorCoralie Fargeat
Runtime2h 21m · R
GenresHorror · Science-fiction · Thriller
Release2024-09-07
Film
The Substance
2024· R· 2h 21m· Horror· Science-fiction· Thriller
“Have you ever dreamt of a better version of yourself?”
In The Substance, a once-iconic figure slips into obscurity and confronts the abyss of diminished relevance by injecting a clandestine elixir. This biotechnological marvel promises a fleeting rejuvenation, manifesting a flawless, youthful avatar that embodies lost vitality and past glory. As the effects wane, the chasm between aspiration and reality widens, leaving the protagonist to grapple with the transience of both beauty and legacy.
2024-09-07
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Key Crew
DirectorCoralie Fargeat
WriterCoralie Fargeat
ProducerCoralie Fargeat
Director of PhotographyBenjamin Kračun
Original Music ComposerRaffertie
EditorCoralie Fargeat
Full cast & crew (30 cast · 50 crew)
Details
Released2024-09-07
Runtime2h 21m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosWorking Title Films · Blacksmith · Working Title Films
Budget$18M
Box office$77M
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesFrance · United Kingdom · United States of America
Rating7.1/10 · 6272 votes
Original languageen
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