The Substance (2024)
▸ Worth a watch
The Substance is streaming in the UAE on OSN+.
The verdict
The Substance is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 7.1/10 on TMDB across 6,483 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 141 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on OSN+.
Should you spend 2h 21m on it?
2h 21m of English horror, leaning science fiction. With 6,483 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
- Why
- It sits at 7.1/10 across 6,483 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
- Skip if
- you want to sleep afterwards
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 21m |
| Genre | Horror / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Coralie Fargeat
Cast
Demi Moore
Elisabeth
Margaret Qualley
Sue
Dennis Quaid
Harvey
Edward Hamilton-Clark
Fred
Gore Abrams
Oliver
Oscar Lesage
Troy
Where to watch in the UAE
OSN+
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Google Play Movies
Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is The Substance worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.1/10 on audience ratings. 2h 21m of English horror, leaning science fiction. With 6,483 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Where can I watch The Substance?
You can stream The Substance in the UAE on OSN+.
When is The Substance releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
The Substance is already streaming in the UAE on OSN+.
What language is The Substance in?
The Substance is an English film (Horror / Science Fiction).