Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai — Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai from The Criterion Collection is a Blu-ray edition of Jim Jarmusch’s crime drama starring Forest Whitaker. The listing describes a restored 4K digital transfer and a set of interviews, essays, deleted scenes, and archival features on a single disc.

At a glance

The film follows Forest Whitaker as a contract killer guided by samurai ideals, blending crime-film elements with philosophical themes.
Special features listed include a Q&A with Jim Jarmusch, a Whitaker and Isaach De Bankolé conversation, interviews, a score video essay, deleted scenes, and archival material.
The description lists a 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, an alternate isolated stereo music track, and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The listed special features offer substantial added material, including filmmaker and cast conversations, a score-focused video essay, and deleted scenes.
A restored 4K digital transfer is specified for this Blu-ray edition.
The isolated stereo music track provides an alternate way to listen to the film’s score.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Disc and film
Format	Blu-ray
Runtime	131 minutes
Number of discs	1
Genre	DRAMA
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)

Language and release
Language	English
Release date	November 17, 2020
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Transfer and listed dimensions
Transfer	New, restored 4K digital transfer, supervised by Jarmusch
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.53 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Jim Jarmusch’s crime films and samurai-inspired themes.
Criterion Collection buyers looking for a Blu-ray with interviews, essays, and archival supplements.
Fans of Forest Whitaker or RZA’s original score.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc. The listed format is Blu-ray.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 933 ratings

5 stars88%88%
4 stars9%9%
3 stars1%1%
2 stars0%0%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback praises the film’s quality, with particular appreciation for Forest Whitaker’s performance and the movie’s lasting appeal. Those impressions speak to the film itself rather than confirming the Blu-ray transfer or bonus features. The supplied aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, though ratings alone do not explain individual opinions.

Positive themes

Customers praise the film’s quality and Forest Whitaker’s performance.
Feedback also describes the film as having lasting appeal.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

No. The listing identifies the media format as Blu-ray. It describes the transfer as a restored 4K digital transfer, which is not the same as a 4K UHD disc.

What extras are listed?

The listing includes a Jim Jarmusch Q&A, a conversation between Forest Whitaker and Isaach De Bankolé, interviews, a video essay on RZA’s score, deleted scenes and outtakes, archival interviews, and a trailer.

What audio and subtitle options are described?

The edition description lists a 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, an alternate isolated stereo music track, and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.