Bottle Rocket: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Bottle Rocket from The Criterion Collection is a Blu-ray special edition of Wes Anderson’s comedy about three young friends whose ambitious plans lead to trouble. Its feature set includes a director-approved transfer, audio commentary, deleted scenes, the original short film, and other supplements.

At a glance

Special edition with a high-definition transfer supervised and approved by Wes Anderson and cinematographer Robert Yeoman, as described in the listing.
Supplements include commentary by Anderson and Owen Wilson, eleven deleted scenes, and the original 1992 black-and-white short film.
Also listed are a making-of documentary, storyboards, location photos, behind-the-scenes photographs, and a 1978 short film by Barry Braverman.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.

Price

$19.98Save 50%

Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed extras give film fans several points of interest beyond the feature, including commentary, a making-of documentary, and the original short.
The 1.85:1 widescreen presentation and DTS surround-sound format are specified for buyers choosing a disc edition.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Disc and presentation
Media format	Blu-ray, Color, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Special Edition, Widescreen
Aspect ratio	1.85:1
Number of discs	1
Audio language	English
Runtime	2 hours and 44 minutes
Genre	Comedy
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)

Credits and release
Director	Wes Anderson
Actors	James Caan, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson
Contributors	James Caan, Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Wes Anderson
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	December 16, 2008
Model number	CRRN1777BR

Dimensions and listing details
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 ounces

What to know before buying

The listing describes the runtime as 2 hours and 44 minutes. Buyers focused on the feature film should confirm whether this refers to the feature alone or includes additional material, since that breakdown is not stated. The dimensions entry also combines measurements and weight in one value.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Fans of Wes Anderson and the Wilson brothers interested in the film’s early feature-length work.
Blu-ray buyers who want a special edition with commentary, deleted scenes, and related film supplements.
Collectors interested in the original Bottle Rocket short and behind-the-scenes material.

Less suited to

Buyers looking for a 4K UHD edition, which this listing does not identify.
Viewers who prefer a release with a clearly stated feature-only runtime.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 593 ratings

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2 stars1%1%
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Customer feedback describes the film as a distinctive comedy and speaks positively about its visual presentation and entertainment. That praise may matter to buyers considering the listed special edition, whose Blu-ray format and director-approved transfer are seller claims rather than a guarantee of an individual viewer’s experience. Aggregate ratings are strongly favorable overall, though a smaller share falls in the lower star categories.

Positive themes

Customers describe the film as entertaining and visually pleasing.

Frequently asked questions

What special features are listed for this Blu-ray?

The listing names commentary, a making-of documentary, the original 1992 short film, eleven deleted scenes, storyboards, location photos, behind-the-scenes photographs, and the short film Murita Cycles.

What audio and subtitle details are specified?

The format is listed as DTS Surround Sound, and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are included among the stated features.

Is this a 4K release?

No. The title and format identify it as Blu-ray, not 4K UHD.

Does the listed runtime refer only to the feature?

The stated runtime is 2 hours and 44 minutes, but the listing does not clarify whether that duration covers the feature alone or additional content.