Boyhood: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Boyhood: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray presents Richard Linklater’s drama about Mason and his family across twelve years, with a 2K digital transfer and a substantial set of supplemental features. The listed edition runs 2 hours and 45 minutes on one disc.

At a glance

Follows Mason and his family over twelve years, focusing on the smaller moments between life milestones.
The listing describes a director-supervised 2K digital transfer and 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
Supplemental material includes commentary, a production documentary, cast and director discussions, a video essay, portraits and a printed essay.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The twelve-year production timeline is reflected in the film’s story of a child and family changing over time.
A varied extras package offers multiple discussions of the film and its production, alongside an essay and portraits.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Film and edition
Format	Widescreen
Language	English
Runtime	2 hours and 45 minutes
Rating	R (Restricted)
Number of discs	1
Release date	October 11, 2016

Credits
Director	Richard Linklater
Actors	Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke, Lorelei Linklater, Patricia Arquette
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Listed edition dimensions
Dimensions and weight	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces

Special features
Transfer and soundtrack	New 2K digital transfer, supervised by director Richard Linklater, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack

What to know before buying

The listing describes this as a Blu-ray with a 2K transfer and lists widescreen as the media format. It does not specify a separate resolution for playback or confirm any digital copy.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in character-focused drama spanning a family’s changing years.
Criterion collectors seeking a Blu-ray with production and film-analysis supplements.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD edition or a confirmed digital copy.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 199 ratings

5 stars82%82%
4 stars10%10%
3 stars1%1%
2 stars0%0%
1 star7%7%

Aggregate ratings lean strongly positive, though a smaller share falls at the lowest star level. Ratings alone do not explain the reasons behind those responses, so they offer only a broad signal rather than guidance about specific aspects of the film or edition.

Frequently asked questions

What is the film about?

It follows Mason, his divorced parents and his older sister, charting changes in their lives over twelve years.

What bonus features are listed?

The listing names an audio commentary, a production documentary, discussions with Linklater and cast members, a video essay, narrated cast and crew portraits, and an essay by novelist Jonathan Lethem.

Does this edition include a 4K disc?

The supplied listing identifies the edition as Blu-ray and describes a 2K digital transfer. It does not list a 4K UHD disc.