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The Piano — Criterion Collection Blu-ray

The Piano from The Criterion Collection is a Blu-ray edition of Jane Campion’s drama, with a restored 4K digital transfer and a selection of director-approved supplements. The listed disc format is Blu-ray, not 4K UHD.

At a glance

  • Jane Campion’s film stars Holly Hunter, Anna Paquin, Sam Neill and Harvey Keitel.
  • The listing describes a director-approved special edition with a restored 4K digital transfer.
  • Supplements include interviews and programs, Campion’s short film Water Diary, a trailer and an essay.
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Reference price: $39.95

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Includes a range of filmmaker and cast-related extras beyond the feature film.
  • English subtitles and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.
  • A 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack is specified.

Technical specifications

11 specifications
Disc and film
FormatBlu-ray
GenreDRAMA
LanguageEnglish
Runtime87 minutes
Number of discs1
RatingG (General Audience)
Release dateJanuary 25, 2022
Special edition features
TransferNew, restored 4K digital transfer
Audio5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
Additional featuresNew conversation between Campion and film critic Amy Taubin. New interviews with Dryburgh and production designer Andrew McAlpine. Interview with actor Holly Hunter on working with Campion. “The Piano” at 25, a program featuring a conversation between Campion and producer Jan Chapman. Excerpts from an interview with costume designer Janet Patterson. Water Diary, a 2006 short film by Campion. Trailer. New English subtitle translation and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. Plus an essay by critic Carmen Gray.
Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed7.87 x 5.91 x 0.79 inches; 0.01 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The 4K reference describes the restored digital transfer, while this product is listed as Blu-ray. It should not be mistaken for a 4K UHD disc. The listed dimensions also include a weight of 0.01 ounces, which appears alongside package dimensions and may merit confirmation if weight matters to your purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Criterion Collection viewers looking for a Blu-ray edition with film-focused extras.
  • Buyers interested in Jane Campion’s film and its cast, production and short-film supplements.

Less suited to

  • Shoppers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc rather than a Blu-ray.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 267 ratings
  • 5 stars82%82%
  • 4 stars11%11%
  • 3 stars5%5%
  • 2 stars1%1%
  • 1 star1%1%

Customer feedback is positive about both enjoyment of the film and its picture quality, with the Blu-ray image described as spectacular. That feedback may matter to viewers choosing this edition for home viewing, while the listing’s restored-transfer description is a product claim rather than independent picture-quality verification.

Positive themes

  • Customers praise the film and describe it as haunting.
  • Customer feedback praises the Blu-ray picture quality.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the 4K UHD version of The Piano?

No. The listing identifies the product as Blu-ray. Its restored 4K digital transfer describes the source transfer, not the disc format.

What extras are listed?

The listing names conversations and interviews, the program “The Piano” at 25, Water Diary, a trailer and an essay, among other features.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 87 minutes.

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