# Ikiru: The Criterion Collection DVD

Ikiru from The Criterion Collection is a two-disc, black-and-white DVD of Akira Kurosawa’s drama starring Takashi Shimura. Its listed extras include documentaries, an audio commentary, a trailer and essays.

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- Market: US
- Language: en-US
- Currency: USD
- Model: 35221444
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 14.98 USD
- Previous price: 29.95 USD
- Discount: 50%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T11:21:05.551Z
- Rating: 4.7 / 5
- Reviews: 101

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## At a glance

- Two-disc DVD edition of Akira Kurosawa’s film, with a listed runtime of 2 hours and 23 minutes.
- The listing describes the film as black and white, full screen, NTSC and subtitled.
- Listed special features include a 2004 audio commentary, two documentaries, a trailer and essays.

## Pros

- Includes substantial listed supplemental material, including two documentaries and commentary.
- English subtitles are listed alongside the DVD presentation details.
- Two discs are listed for the edition.

## Specifications

### Disc and presentation
- Format: Black & White, Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled
- Number of discs: 2
- Runtime: 2 hours and 23 minutes
- Language: English
### Film and edition
- Director: Akira Kurosawa
- Contributor: Akira Kurosawa, Takashi Shimura
- Actor: Takashi Shimura
- Studio: The Criterion Collection
- Release date: November 24, 2015
- Model number: 35221444
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.84 ounces

## Before you buy

- The listing calls this a DVD and describes a new 4K digital restoration as a special feature. The restoration claim does not establish that the DVD itself is a 4K disc. Confirm the desired disc format before buying.

## A good fit for

- Viewers collecting Akira Kurosawa films on DVD.
- Buyers interested in documentary and commentary extras about the film.

## Less suited to

- Buyers specifically seeking a 4K disc or a high-definition Blu-ray edition.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate customer ratings lean strongly positive, with most falling in the five-star category, but a smaller share of lower ratings shows that experiences are not uniform. The supplied evidence does not explain the reasons behind those ratings, so it cannot establish reactions to the film, disc presentation or extras.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this a 4K disc?
The listing identifies the product as a DVD. It mentions a new 4K digital restoration among the special features, which does not mean the disc is a 4K release.
### What bonus features are listed?
The listing names an audio commentary, two documentaries, a trailer, and essays.
### How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

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