Straw Dogs: The Criterion Collection DVD

Straw Dogs: The Criterion Collection is a two-disc DVD edition of Sam Peckinpah’s thriller, starring Dustin Hoffman and Susan George. Its special features include a restored 4K digital transfer, documentaries, interviews, archival material, and an essay. The DVD format is distinct from a 4K UHD disc, so the transfer claim should not be mistaken for a 4K physical release.

At a glance

Two-disc Criterion Collection edition with a 1 hour and 57 minute feature.
DVD is listed as NTSC and widescreen. The special-features description claims a restored 4K digital transfer, not a 4K UHD disc.
Extras include two documentaries, commentary, new and archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, TV spots, trailers, and an essay.
The story follows an American mathematician and his English wife as violence disrupts their life in Cornwall.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two discs provide a broad set of film-related extras, including documentaries, interviews, commentary, and archival material.
Widescreen NTSC DVD format is clearly specified, along with English audio and subtitles.
The special-features list includes a restored 4K digital transfer claim and an essay.

Cons

This is a DVD release, not a 4K UHD edition, despite the listed restored 4K digital transfer.
The story includes violent and disturbing subject matter, which may not suit all viewers.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Disc and playback details
Format	DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Number of discs	2
Runtime	1 hour and 57 minutes
Language	English
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)
Release date	June 27, 2017

Film credits
Director	Sam Peckinpah
Actors	Dustin Hoffman, Susan George
Contributors	Dustin Hoffman, Sam Peckinpah, Susan George
Genre	Action & Adventure/Thrillers, Mystery & Suspense
Studio	Criterion Collection

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4.96 ounces

What to know before buying

The listing calls this a DVD and separately describes a restored 4K digital transfer. Treat the transfer wording as a feature claim, not evidence that the included discs are 4K UHD. The listing does not specify a video resolution. The plot is described as involving brutal violence.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers collecting Criterion DVDs and interested in Sam Peckinpah’s work.
Buyers who want documentaries, commentary, interviews, archival footage, and other supplemental material alongside the film.

Less suited to

Shoppers specifically looking for a 4K UHD disc or a listed high-definition video resolution.
Viewers seeking a film without disturbing or violent subject matter.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 1,040 ratings

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4 stars11%11%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars1%1%
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Customer feedback describes the film as engaging and praises the acting, video quality, and value, while reactions to the plot and content are mixed, with some finding the story riveting and others disturbing. Those differing reactions matter for viewers considering a violent thriller. Positive comments about video quality are customer impressions and do not change the listed DVD format or establish a video resolution.

Positive themes

Customers describe the film as engaging and speak favorably about the acting, video quality, and value.

Mixed feedback

Reactions to the plot and content vary, with some describing the story as riveting and others finding it disturbing.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD release?

No. The listing identifies the format as DVD, NTSC, widescreen. It claims a restored 4K digital transfer among the features, but does not identify the discs as 4K UHD.

How many discs are included?

The listing specifies two discs.

What supplemental features are listed?

The feature list includes audio commentary, two documentaries, new and archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, TV spots, trailers, and an essay.

What language and subtitles are listed?

The listing specifies English for both language and subtitles.