Malcolm X (The Criterion Collection) [4K UHD]

Malcolm X from The Criterion Collection is a 4K UHD and Blu-ray edition of Spike Lee’s biographical drama, featuring a 4K restoration and a substantial set of supplemental programs across three discs.

At a glance

Includes one 4K UHD disc and two Blu-rays, the listing says the Blu-rays contain the film and special features.
The 4K disc presents the film in Dolby Vision HDR, and the restoration is described as new.
Supplementary material includes a Spike Lee audio commentary, interviews, a making-of program, deleted scenes and a feature-length Malcolm X documentary.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.

Price

$24.98Save 50%

Reference price: ~~$49.95~~

Price checked: Nov 11, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Three discs provide the film in 4K UHD plus Blu-ray playback and supplemental content.
The advertised extras offer substantial context on the film’s production and Malcolm X, including a feature-length documentary narrated by James Earl Jones.
The edition pairs a new 4K restoration with Dolby Vision HDR on the 4K disc.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Edition and playback
Format	4K, Widescreen
Aspect ratio	1.85:1
Number of discs	3
Runtime	3 hours and 21 minutes
Language	English
MPAA rating	PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Release date	November 22, 2022

Film credits
Genre	Documentary/Biography, Drama
Director	Spike Lee
Actors	Al Freeman Jr., Albert Hall, Angela Bassett, Delroy Lindo, Denzel Washington
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	6.89 x 5.22 x 0.85 inches; 7.84 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers collecting Spike Lee films or Criterion editions who want both 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs.
Buyers interested in film-making extras, historical context and a feature-length documentary alongside the feature film.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a short film night: the listed runtime is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
Viewers who need a release with languages or subtitles beyond the listed English options.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 203 ratings

5 stars87%87%
4 stars8%8%
3 stars1%1%
2 stars1%1%
1 star3%3%

The supplied aggregate is 4.7 out of 5 stars from 203 global ratings, with 87 percent at five stars and 3 percent at one star. That indicates generally high ratings alongside some low scores, but without review comments it does not identify what buyers liked or disliked, ratings also do not establish playback quality or disc condition.

Frequently asked questions

What discs are included?

The listing describes a three-disc combo pack: one 4K UHD disc of the film and two Blu-rays, with the film and special features on Blu-ray.

Does the 4K disc support HDR?

The listing says the film on the 4K UHD disc is presented in Dolby Vision HDR.

What extras are listed?

The edition lists a 2005 audio commentary, a conversation with Spike Lee and Barry Michael Cooper, interviews, a making-of program, deleted scenes, a trailer and a feature-length documentary about Malcolm X.

What are the listed runtime and subtitles?

The runtime is 3 hours and 21 minutes, and English subtitles are listed.