Five Easy Pieces: The Criterion Collection DVD

Five Easy Pieces from The Criterion Collection is a DVD edition of Bob Rafelson’s drama starring Jack Nicholson. This single-disc release is listed as widescreen, subtitled, and NTSC, with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes. Its listed extras include an audio commentary and a documentary about BBS Productions.

At a glance

A character study centered on Bobby Dupea, an oil-field worker and former piano prodigy who returns to his family home.
The listing names an audio commentary by Bob Rafelson and Toby Rafelson, plus a documentary about BBS Productions.
Listed as a color, widescreen NTSC DVD with English subtitles.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Includes an audio commentary and a BBS Productions documentary among the listed special features.
The single-disc presentation and listed runtime make the format and viewing length clear.

Cons

This is a DVD edition, so buyers specifically seeking the listed Blu-ray edition should choose a different format.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Disc and presentation
Media format	Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Number of discs	1
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 38 minutes
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)

Film credits
Director	Bob Rafelson
Actors	Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, Lois Smith
Release date	June 30, 2015
Studio	Criterion Collection (Direct)

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

Identification
Item model number	2498

What to know before buying

The feature list also mentions a restored high-definition digital transfer, but this listing is for DVD and does not clarify how that transfer relates to the disc presentation. Confirm the selected edition and feature details if high-definition playback or specific extras are essential.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Bob Rafelson’s early-1970s character drama and Jack Nicholson’s leading performance.
Criterion Collection DVD buyers who value the listed commentary and documentary extras.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a Blu-ray or 4K UHD edition.
Viewers who want a film without an R (Restricted) rating.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 176 ratings

5 stars80%80%
4 stars13%13%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars2%2%
1 star1%1%

Aggregate ratings lean strongly positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, though a smaller share are lower. Ratings alone do not explain viewers’ reasons or establish how the DVD’s picture, sound, or extras perform, so treat them as a broad reception signal rather than a format-quality assessment.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing identifies it as a one-disc NTSC DVD in color and widescreen, with English subtitles.

What special features are listed?

The listing names an audio commentary by Bob Rafelson and Toby Rafelson and a documentary about BBS Productions. It also mentions a restored high-definition digital transfer, but does not clarify its relationship to this DVD edition.

Who directed the film and who stars in it?

Bob Rafelson is listed as director. The listed actors are Jack Nicholson, Karen Black, and Lois Smith.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 38 minutes.