Beyond the Hills (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Beyond the Hills is a Criterion Collection Blu-ray of Cristian Mungiu’s Romanian-language drama about faith, devotion, and an attempt to leave a monastery. The listing describes a widescreen, single-disc edition with a 2K digital transfer and several film-related supplements.

At a glance

A drama set at a Romanian monastery, centered on a novice nun and her former companion.
Listing describes a director-approved 2K digital transfer and 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
Supplements listed include an interview with Mungiu, a making-of documentary, a Cannes press conference, deleted scenes, a trailer, and an essay.

Price

$19.98Save 50%

Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Includes English subtitles for the Romanian-language film.
The listed supplements offer an interview, production documentary, festival press conference, deleted scenes, trailer, and essay.
Single-disc format makes the edition straightforward to shelve and store.

Cons

The film runs 2 hours and 32 minutes, which may not suit viewers looking for a short watch.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Film and edition
Format	Widescreen
Language	Romanian
Runtime	2 hours and 32 minutes
Director	Cristian Mungiu
Actors	Cosmina Stratan, Cristina Flutur
Subtitles	English
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	May 22, 2018
Number of discs	1

Disc and packaging dimensions
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.2 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Romanian cinema and character-driven dramas about faith and institutions.
Criterion Collection collectors looking for a single-disc Blu-ray with film-related extras.

Less suited to

Viewers seeking an English-language film or a short runtime.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4 / 5 · 22 ratings

5 stars63%63%
4 stars13%13%
3 stars0%0%
2 stars13%13%
1 star11%11%

Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with a substantial share in the five-star category, but a noticeable share are one- or two-star ratings. Without written feedback, the figures do not establish what viewers liked or disliked. They offer limited guidance on reception, so consider the film’s Romanian-language format, long runtime, and drama-focused premise when deciding whether it fits your preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What language is Beyond the Hills in?

The listing gives Romanian as the language and English as the subtitle language.

What extras are listed on this Blu-ray?

The listing names a Mungiu interview, a 2013 making-of documentary, a 2012 Cannes press conference, deleted scenes, a trailer, and an essay by film scholar Doru Pop.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 2 hours and 32 minutes.