Young Mr. Lincoln: The Criterion Collection DVD

Young Mr. Lincoln from The Criterion Collection is a two-disc DVD edition of John Ford’s film starring Henry Fonda. It pairs the feature with an extensive set of archival and critical extras, while its listed NTSC format and English-language details help clarify the edition for DVD buyers.

At a glance

The feature follows young Abraham Lincoln, played by Henry Fonda, as a novice lawyer handling a murder case.
The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration and an audio commentary by film scholar Joseph McBride.
Extras listed include a John Ford profile, a 1975 Henry Fonda talk-show appearance, archival audio interviews, and an Academy Award radio dramatization.
The listing also mentions an essay by Geoffrey O’Brien and an homage to Ford by Sergei Eisenstein.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two-disc presentation combines the feature with several film-related extras and archival material.
The listed commentary, interviews, profile, and essay offer several ways to explore Ford and the film beyond the feature.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Edition and playback
Format	NTSC
Number of discs	2
Language	English
Color	Color

Film
Director	John Ford
Actors	Henry Fonda
Contributors	Henry Fonda, John Ford
Runtime	1 hour and 40 minutes
Release date	January 9, 2018

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 5.12 ounces

Edition details
Studio	Criterion Collection

What to know before buying

The listing describes the film’s photography as black and white, but its technical details label the DVD as Color. Confirm the presentation details if black-and-white appearance is important to your purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in John Ford, Henry Fonda, or classic American cinema.
Collectors seeking a DVD edition with commentary and archival supplements.

Less suited to

Buyers looking specifically for a Blu-ray or 4K disc. The title identifies this edition as DVD.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 162 ratings

5 stars78%78%
4 stars16%16%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars0%0%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback describes the film as enjoyable and praises its performances, including Henry Fonda’s portrayal, while reactions to the story are mixed. The generally favorable rating distribution suggests many positive experiences, but the story-related split may matter to buyers choosing a film for its narrative rather than its performances or classic-cinema context.

Positive themes

Customers describe the film as enjoyable to watch and praise its performances, with Henry Fonda specifically mentioned.

Mixed feedback

Customer feedback reports mixed reactions to the story.

Frequently asked questions

How many discs are listed?

The product details list two discs.

What special features are described?

The listing names a commentary, a John Ford profile, a Henry Fonda talk-show appearance, archival interviews, a radio dramatization, an essay, and an homage to Ford.

Is the film in color or black and white?

The listing conflicts: its technical details say Color, while the description calls the cinematography black and white. Check the edition details if this distinction matters to you.