# Caught by the Tides \(Criterion Premieres\) DVD

Caught by the Tides from Criterion Premieres is Jia Zhang-Ke’s chronicle of estranged lovers aging across China from the dawn of the millennium to the pandemic era. This DVD edition lists English subtitles and a filmmaker interview and trailer as special features.

- [Original product page](https://best-deals.pro/product/caught-by-the-tides-criterion-premieres-dvd)
- [View offer](https://best-deals.pro/visit/caught-by-the-tides-criterion-premieres-dvd)
- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 12.48 USD
- Previous price: 24.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T11:19:26.370Z
- Rating: 4.1 / 5
- Reviews: 7

Prices and deal status are the latest recorded data, not a guarantee of availability. Confirm the price and availability with the store.

## At a glance

- Follows two estranged lovers across more than two decades of change in China.
- The description says the film incorporates footage captured for Jia Zhang-Ke’s previous films.
- Listed bonus material includes a filmmaker interview and trailer.

## Pros

- English subtitles are listed for the DVD.
- The edition description identifies a filmmaker interview and trailer as bonus features.

## Specifications

### Disc and film
- Format: DVD, NTSC
- Runtime: 1 hour and 51 minutes
- Rating: Unrated \(Not Rated\)
- Subtitles: English
- Release date: January 20, 2026
### Film and edition
- Director listed: Jia Zhangke
- Studio: The Criterion Collection
- Special features: Meet the Filmmakers: Jia Zhang-Ke,a Criterion Channel original interview Trailer Notes by film critic Carlos Aguilar
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 2.72 ounces

## A good fit for

- Viewers interested in Jia Zhang-Ke’s work and contemporary Chinese history.
- Criterion DVD collectors looking for a feature-length drama with English subtitles.

## Less suited to

- Buyers seeking a Blu-ray or 4K edition, since this listing specifies DVD, NTSC.

## Customer feedback

The available aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, with a notable one-star share, so the small rating sample points to sharply differing impressions rather than a clear consensus. Ratings alone do not explain the reactions. Buyers choosing the film for its director, time-spanning story or listed bonus features should weigh those specific interests rather than treating the overall score as a guide to image quality or disc performance.

## Frequently asked questions

### What format is this edition?
The listing specifies DVD, NTSC. It does not identify a Blu-ray or 4K edition.
### Are subtitles included?
English subtitles are listed.
### What bonus material is listed?
The special features listing names a Jia Zhang-Ke filmmaker interview, a trailer and notes by film critic Carlos Aguilar.
### How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

## Alternative options

- [The Love That Remains \(Criterion Premieres\) \[DVD\]](https://best-deals.pro/visit/caught-by-the-tides-criterion-premieres-dvd)
- [Resurrection \(Criterion Premieres\) \[DVD\]](https://best-deals.pro/visit/resurrection-criterion-premieres-dvd)
- [Magellan \(Criterion Premieres\) \[DVD\]](https://best-deals.pro/visit/magellan-criterion-premieres-dvd)
- [Peter Hujar's Day \(Criterion Premieres\) \[DVD\]](https://best-deals.pro/visit/peter-hujars-day-criterion-premieres-dvd)
- [Sentimental Value \(The Criterion Collection\) \[DVD\]](https://best-deals.pro/visit/caught-by-the-tides-criterion-premieres-dvd)
- [The Woman in the Yard - Collector's Edition \[DVD\]](https://best-deals.pro/visit/caught-by-the-tides-criterion-premieres-dvd)
- [Deconstructing the Beatles: Abbey Road 2-Film DVD Set](https://best-deals.pro/visit/caught-by-the-tides-criterion-premieres-dvd)
- [Steven Spielberg: The Spotlight Collection - Limited Edition Steelbook Library Case \[4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital\]](https://best-deals.pro/visit/caught-by-the-tides-criterion-premieres-dvd)
- [Klara And The Sun - Blu-ray + Digital](https://best-deals.pro/visit/caught-by-the-tides-criterion-premieres-dvd)
- [Alfred Hitchcock: The Iconic Film Collection - Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD + Digital](https://best-deals.pro/visit/caught-by-the-tides-criterion-premieres-dvd)
- [Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Collection - 4K Ultra HD + Digital](https://best-deals.pro/visit/caught-by-the-tides-criterion-premieres-dvd)
- [Ironside: The Complete Series 1-8 Seasons Box Set \(56-Disc Set\) \[DVD\] \[Region Free\]](https://best-deals.pro/visit/caught-by-the-tides-criterion-premieres-dvd)

## Add-ons

- [Cloud \(Criterion Premieres\) \[DVD\]](https://best-deals.pro/visit/caught-by-the-tides-criterion-premieres-dvd)

## Images

![Caught by the Tides \(Criterion Premieres\) DVD — 1](https://best-deals.pro/i/3-D2zcTtcMUxItTXUurF_i6H2TZZE6GFYdFU44gEUR73OtW_fjx-YARBMWjXtNbCNC31GzMtSHaHiH2BtB7I_SjtSMTO0LyjbwGTPxq7rgWZcuIM5NpR.jpg)

![Caught by the Tides \(Criterion Premieres\) DVD — 2](https://best-deals.pro/i/_edTd9WJpKD-XLoMG43_O0-xcDyY9kY9Q38Q9j8DfOhBpdMDikKzVe3zH6bl3PjZ0_zB0i_EtyM3bcp1OiMa3eGQgUrVmuYk54Fe4Vxa4bf_OCblC7vg.jpg)

![Caught by the Tides \(Criterion Premieres\) DVD — 3](https://best-deals.pro/i/xIQeOftjSIoybIKkNoq7oWSO7HCtRXRuWtPvzNpNhxrHKythmtqJO785VBMMnchs1WxIu1BZaDoxqP0lqhQxXDWGcV_hx33uhoTutCBJqnMcdvzhQiCq.jpg)

![Caught by the Tides \(Criterion Premieres\) DVD — 4](https://best-deals.pro/i/wQdqow51FLK7hn3FuYiGV_gDkzvOZUKegfLvEtKg_k1Ubf2U3vnMH4Z96BmvN7wOYAMLDqwFckc-My1mEafbrXKXteqSwHu4hl-2QTCWwKWBy2jqOLdo.jpg)