Holiday (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Holiday is a Criterion Collection Blu-ray of George Cukor’s romantic comedy starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. Its special features include a 4K digital restoration, a prior adaptation of the play, archival audio, a costume gallery and an essay.

At a glance

A romantic comedy about an unconventional free spirit joining his fiancée’s aristocratic family, with a clash of values and a bond with her rebellious sister.
The release includes the earlier 1930 adaptation of Philip Barry’s play as well as a conversation, archival audio excerpts and a costume gallery.
The main feature is described as having a new 4K digital restoration.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Offers both the 1938 film and the earlier Holiday (1930) adaptation on one disc.
The supplements span film history, an interview-style conversation, archival oral-history audio, costume material and a written essay.

Technical specifications

16 specifications

Disc and film
Format	Blu-ray
Genre	Comedy
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Director	George Cukor
Actors	Cary Grant, Doris Nolan, Edward Everett Horton, Katharine Hepburn, Lew Ayres
Language	English
Rating	NR (Not Rated)
Number of discs	1
Release date	January 7, 2020

Listed dimensions
Dimensions and weight	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.88 ounces

Special edition features
Restoration	New 4K digital restoration
Additional film	Holiday (1930), a previous adaptation of Philip Barry’s play, directed by Edward H. Griffith
Conversation	New conversation between filmmaker Michael Schlesinger and film critic Michael Sragow
Archival audio	Audio excerpts from an American Film Institute oral history with director George Cukor
Other features	Costume gallery
Essay	An essay by critic Dana Stevens

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing calls the soundtrack an uncompressed monaural soundtrack in the special-edition description, but separately lists English (Dolby Digital 5.1) under language. These audio details are inconsistent, so confirm the track configuration if it matters to your setup.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers who enjoy classic romantic comedies, especially Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn films.
Criterion collectors interested in restoration and contextual extras, including an earlier adaptation of the same play.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a 4K Ultra HD disc. The listing specifies Blu-ray, while 4K refers to the digital restoration.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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The aggregate ratings are strongly favorable overall, with most ratings in the five-star category, but they do not reveal what reviewers praised or criticized. Treat them as a broad satisfaction signal rather than evidence about picture quality, supplements or the conflicting audio details. The listed restoration and archival extras may appeal to classic-film collectors, but those are edition claims, not customer-reported feedback.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K Ultra HD disc?

No. The listed media format is Blu-ray. The description says the film received a new 4K digital restoration, which does not mean the disc is 4K Ultra HD.

What special features are listed?

The listing names Holiday (1930), a conversation between Michael Schlesinger and Michael Sragow, George Cukor oral-history audio excerpts, a costume gallery and an essay by Dana Stevens.

What audio format does the listing specify?

It gives conflicting information: the special-edition description says uncompressed monaural soundtrack, while the details section lists English (Dolby Digital 5.1). Check the selected edition details if audio format is important.