The Criterion Collection

A place to start.

Criterion publishes films from around the world with an emphasis on presentation and material that deepens the experience of watching them. Its collection is a welcoming place to move between familiar favorites and filmmakers you have yet to discover. The appeal can be a restoration, a substantial interview, an illuminating commentary, or a thoughtful connection between films in a box set.

For a first purchase, choose a title you would like to revisit rather than trying to complete a sequence of spine numbers. Read the format heading carefully: a description that mentions a 4K restoration does not, by itself, mean you are buying a 4K UHD disc. Some titles have DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD purchase options on the same page. Compare the actual disc contents and the packaging you will receive. A Criterion edition can be collectible because of its editorial work without being a numbered or explicitly limited run. When importing, check the exact territory and each included disc's compatibility rather than making assumptions from the familiar cover design.