Hud (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Hud (The Criterion Collection) on Blu-ray presents Martin Ritt’s western drama starring Paul Newman as an ambitious, unprincipled rancher. This single-disc edition is listed with a 4K digital restoration, uncompressed mono audio, interviews and archival material, making its extras a key part of the purchase.

At a glance

The story follows Hud Bannon’s attempt to take control of his family’s struggling cattle business, putting him at odds with his traditionalist father.
Special features include interviews with Sally Field and Roger Deakins, a Martin Ritt seminar excerpt, and an episode of Inside the Actors Studio featuring Paul Newman.
The film’s black-and-white cinematography is credited to James Wong Howe, with an included interview from 1963 and a separate essay noted in the listing.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A broad set of film-focused extras adds interviews, archival material, an essay and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
The listing specifies a new 4K digital restoration and uncompressed monaural soundtrack for this Blu-ray edition.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Format and runtime
Media format	Blu-ray
Run time	1 hour and 52 minutes
Number of discs	1
Rating	NR (Not Rated)

Cast and studio
Actors	Melvyn Douglas, Patricia Neal, Paul Newman
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	1 x 1 x 1 inches; 3.84 ounces

Edition features
Restoration and soundtrack	New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack

Listing details
Release date	July 14, 2026

What to know before buying

The listing describes a 4K digital restoration but identifies the disc format as Blu-ray. The restoration description does not mean this is a 4K UHD disc. The displayed release date is July 14, 2026, so confirm timing and edition details if ordering around release.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Paul Newman, Martin Ritt and revisionist westerns.
Criterion collectors who value interviews, archival features and film scholarship alongside the feature.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc rather than a Blu-ray edition.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

Is this the 4K UHD edition of Hud?

No. The listing identifies the media format as Blu-ray. Its 4K digital restoration description refers to the restoration, not the disc format.

What bonus features are listed?

The listing names interviews with Sally Field and Roger Deakins, excerpts from a Martin Ritt seminar, an Inside the Actors Studio episode featuring Paul Newman, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, an essay and a 1963 interview with James Wong Howe.

How long is the film, and how many discs are included?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 52 minutes, and the edition is listed as one disc.