# Midnight Cowboy: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Midnight Cowboy: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray presents John Schlesinger’s drama starring Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman, with a 4K digital restoration and a substantial selection of supplemental features. It is a Blu-ray edition, not a 4K UHD disc, and suits viewers interested in the film as well as its production history.

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- Price: 19.98 USD
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## At a glance

- The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration, but the sold format is Blu-ray rather than 4K UHD.
- Extras include commentaries, a 1969 short film, a 1990 documentary, interviews, two making-of documentaries, a trailer, and an essay.
- The story follows Joe Buck and Enrico “Ratso” Rizzo in New York City.

## Pros

- The restoration and extensive film-related extras give collectors and viewers added material beyond the feature.
- Commentary is listed from director John Schlesinger and producer Jerome Hellman, plus selected-scene commentary from cinematographer Adam Holender.

## Cons

- Buyers seeking a 4K UHD disc should note that this edition is listed as Blu-ray, despite its 4K restoration.

## Specifications

### Disc and film
- Format: Blu-ray, Widescreen
- Genre: Drama
- Runtime: 1 hour and 53 minutes
- Language: English
- MPAA rating: R \(Restricted\)
- Number of discs: 1
### Film credits
- Director: John Schlesinger
- Actors: Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight
- Contributors: Dustin Hoffman, John Schlesinger, Jon Voight
### Edition and release
- Studio: Criterion Collection
- Release date: May 29, 2018
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.88 ounces

## Before you buy

- The listing calls the restoration 4K while identifying the media as Blu-ray. The title, language and runtime are consistent across the supplied details, and the source also specifies English audio tracks and an alternate 5.1 mix in its longer feature description.

## A good fit for

- Criterion Collection and Blu-ray collectors interested in this film and its restoration.
- Viewers who want documentaries, interviews, commentary, and other film supplements.

## Less suited to

- Buyers specifically looking for a 4K UHD disc.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes Midnight Cowboy as a long-time favorite and says the extras are worth the price of admission. The reported positive quality and value impressions may matter to viewers choosing a feature-plus-supplements edition, while the 4K restoration claim does not change that this is a Blu-ray disc.
- Positive themes: Customers characterize the film as a long-time favorite.
- Positive themes: Customer feedback praises the extras and mentions quality and value positively.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this a 4K UHD disc?
No. The listing identifies the edition as Blu-ray, although it describes the film as receiving a 4K digital restoration.
### What supplemental features are listed?
The listing names commentaries, The Crowd Around the Cowboy short film, a Waldo Salt documentary, two making-of documentaries, interviews, a trailer, and an essay.
### How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
### What language and subtitles are specified?
The product details list English for both language and subtitles. The longer description further identifies English audio tracks.

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