# 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.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: 42925961
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 19.98 USD
- Previous price: 39.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T11:20:00.143Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 199

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## 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.

## 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.

## 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

## Before you buy

- 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.

## 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.

## Customer feedback

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.

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