The Elephant Man: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

The Elephant Man from The Criterion Collection is David Lynch’s black-and-white drama, presented here on Blu-ray as a director-approved special edition. Its listed extras include archival interviews, documentaries, subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and a 4K digital restoration with uncompressed stereo soundtrack.

At a glance

Lynch’s Victorian-era drama follows John Merrick and surgeon Frederick Treves as they develop a friendship.
The listing describes a director-approved edition with a 4K digital restoration and uncompressed stereo soundtrack.
Extras include archival interviews, a 1981 Lynch interview and Q&A, two documentary programs, a trailer, radio spots, and excerpts from Lynch on Lynch.
Customer feedback specifically praises the story, John Hurt’s performance, and the visuals.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Extensive supplementary material offers interviews, documentaries, and historical context alongside the feature.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.
The film is presented in black and white, consistent with the described cinematography.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Disc and presentation
Media format	Blu-ray
Number of discs	1
Runtime	2 hours and 3 minutes
Rating	PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Restoration and soundtrack	4K digital restoration, with uncompressed stereo soundtrack
Subtitles	English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

Film credits
Director	David Lynch
Actors	Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Edition features
Additional features	Director David Lynch and critic Kristine McKenna reading fromRoom to Dream,a 2018 book they coauthored Archival interviews with Lynch, actor John Hurt, producers Mel Brooks and Jonathan Sanger, director of photography Freddie Francis, stills photographer Frank Connor, and makeup artist Christopher Tucker Audio recording from 1981 of an interview and Q&A with Lynch at the American Film Institute The Terrible Elephant Man Revealed,a 2001 documentary about the film Joseph Merrick: The Real Elephant Man,a 2005 program featuring archivist Jonathan Evans Trailer and radio spots English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing PLUS: Excerpts from an interview with Lynch from the 2005 edition of filmmaker and writer Chris Rodley’s bookLynch on Lynch,and an 1886 letter to the editor of the LondonTimesconcerning Merrick by Francis Culling Carr Gomm, chairman of the London Hospital

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	1 x 1 x 1 inches; 4.48 ounces

Release information
Release date	July 7, 2026

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listed restoration is 4K, but this edition is identified as Blu-ray, not 4K UHD. The product details also give unusually small dimensions of 1 x 1 x 1 inches, so treat that measurement as listing information rather than a useful estimate of the package size.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in David Lynch’s films and a character-driven historical drama.
Collectors who value archival interviews, documentary extras, and director-focused supplements.
Buyers who want a Blu-ray edition with English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Less suited to

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

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.9 / 5 · 1,224 ratings

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4 stars6%6%
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Customer feedback is strongly favorable toward the film, particularly its heartbreaking yet uplifting story, John Hurt’s acting, and its visuals. Reviewers also praise the 4K restoration, which is a restoration description for this Blu-ray edition rather than evidence that the disc is UHD. For buyers choosing it as a film and archival-extra collection, these comments speak to the feature and presentation, while the product listing identifies the disc format as Blu-ray.

Positive themes

Customers praise the film’s emotionally affecting story and John Hurt’s performance.
Customer feedback praises the visuals and restoration.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the 4K UHD edition?

No. The title identifies this copy as Blu-ray. The listing describes a 4K digital restoration, which does not mean the disc itself is 4K UHD.

What extras are listed?

The listing describes archival interviews, a 1981 interview and Q&A with David Lynch, two documentary programs, a trailer and radio spots, plus excerpts from Lynch on Lynch and an 1886 letter related to Merrick.

Does it include subtitles?

Yes. English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.