A Hard Day’s Night: The Criterion Collection 4K UHD + Blu-ray

A Hard Day’s Night from The Criterion Collection is a two-disc edition pairing a 4K UHD presentation with a Blu-ray. It includes a director-approved 4K restoration, Dolby Vision HDR, several audio mixes, and a substantial set of film-related extras.

At a glance

Includes one 4K UHD disc and one Blu-ray with the film and special features.
The 4K restoration was approved by director Richard Lester and is presented in Dolby Vision HDR.
Audio options include monaural, stereo and 5.1 surround mixes. The listing specifies uncompressed monaural and stereo, plus DTS-HD Master Audio.
Extras include cast-and-crew commentary, Beatles interviews and behind-the-scenes material, documentaries, a Lester short film, and an essay with interview excerpts.

Price

$24.98Save 50%

Reference price: ~~$49.95~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines the film in 4K UHD and Blu-ray, with additional features on the Blu-ray.
Multiple audio mixes offer different listening options, including stereo and 5.1 surround.
The extras include several documentaries and archival material focused on the film, the Beatles and director Richard Lester.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Release and format
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Format	4K
Media format	4K
Number of discs	2
Release date	January 18, 2022
MPAA rating	G (General Audience)

Film
Genre	Comedy, Musicals & Performing Arts/Musicals/General
Director	Richard Lester
Actors	George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Wilfrid Brambell
Producers	Denis O'Dell, Walter Shenson

Package
Package dimensions and weight	6.85 x 5.59 x 0.83 inches; 8.32 ounces
Item model number	715515267212_ig_loc

What to know before buying

The listing describes the 4K UHD disc as carrying the film and the Blu-ray as carrying the film plus special features. Confirm your playback setup supports the 4K UHD format if that is essential to your purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Beatles fans seeking the band’s film with a 4K presentation and music-focused extras.
Collectors who want both 4K UHD and Blu-ray versions alongside documentaries and archival material.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a Blu-ray-only edition or who do not have a way to play 4K UHD discs.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 2,801 ratings

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4 stars7%7%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars1%1%
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Customer feedback describes the film as entertaining and highlights the music, picture and sound, with particular appreciation for the restoration and its nostalgic appeal. Those impressions align with the edition’s stated 4K restoration and range of audio mixes, though the listing’s features do not establish how they will look or sound on an individual setup. The aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, but ratings alone do not explain the less favorable responses.

Positive themes

Customers praise the film’s entertainment, music and remastering.
Feedback highlights picture and sound quality and the appeal of revisiting the Beatles’ early film.

Frequently asked questions

What discs are listed in this edition?

The listing specifies two discs: one 4K UHD disc with the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features.

What audio options are included?

The feature description lists monaural, stereo and 5.1 surround mixes, with uncompressed monaural and stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio.

What extras are described?

Extras include cast-and-crew commentary, 1964 Beatles interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, documentaries, Richard Lester-related programs, a short film, and written material.