# The Criterion Collection: Master of the House \[Blu-ray + DVD\]

The Criterion Collection’s Master of the House is a silent Danish drama directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, presented as a two-disc Blu-ray and DVD release. Its story follows a housewife and a nanny who turn the tables on a tyrannical husband, with English subtitles listed for the Danish-language film.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: CRRN2352BR
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 19.98 USD
- Previous price: 39.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T11:21:30.195Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 34

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## At a glance

- Silent Danish drama directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer.
- Two-disc Blu-ray and DVD release with English subtitles listed.
- A domestic-revenge story in which a housewife and nanny challenge a tyrannical husband.

## Pros

- Offers both Blu-ray and DVD formats in a two-disc release.
- English subtitles are listed for the Danish-language film.
- The listed 1 hour and 51 minute runtime provides a concise feature-length viewing option.

## Specifications

### Film and release
- Format: Blu-ray, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Silent
- Disc count: 2
- Genre: Classics/Silent Films, Drama
- Runtime: 1 hour and 51 minutes
- Release date: April 22, 2014
- Rating: NR \(Not Rated\)
### Credits and language
- Director: Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Actors: Astrid Holm, Johannes Meyer, Mathilde Nielsen
- Contributors: Astrid Holm, Carl Theodor Dreyer, Johannes Meyer, Mathilde Nielsen
- Film language: Danish
- Subtitles: English
### Edition details
- Studio: Criterion Collection \(Direct\)
- Model number: CRRN2352BR
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4.64 ounces

## A good fit for

- Viewers collecting silent cinema or Carl Theodor Dreyer films.
- Buyers who want both Blu-ray and DVD formats in one release.
- Viewers comfortable with a silent Danish film and English subtitles.

## Less suited to

- Shoppers seeking a contemporary sound film or a release with English-language audio.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with many five-star ratings, but a smaller one-star share shows that responses are not uniformly favorable. The available evidence does not explain the reasons behind either view, so it offers only a limited indication of reception for this silent Danish drama.

## Frequently asked questions

### What formats are listed?
The listing names Blu-ray and multiple formats, and the title identifies a Blu-ray plus DVD release. It lists two discs.
### Is the film in English?
The listed film language is Danish, with English subtitles.
### Who directed Master of the House?
Carl Theodor Dreyer is listed as the director.
### How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

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