The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou: Criterion Collection Blu-ray

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is a Criterion Collection Blu-ray featuring Wes Anderson’s adventure comedy about oceanographer Steve Zissou and his crew pursuing a mysterious shark. It is listed in widescreen with surround sound, with English audio and subtitles.

At a glance

Wes Anderson’s story follows oceanographer Steve Zissou and Team Zissou on an expedition to hunt a mysterious shark.
The listed format combines Blu-ray, widescreen, anamorphic presentation and surround sound.
Features Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston and Willem Dafoe.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

One disc offers the full 1 hour and 58 minute film in Blu-ray format.
English audio and English subtitles are both listed.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	Anamorphic, Blu-ray, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Number of discs	1
Aspect ratio	Unknown
Language	English

Film details
Genre	Comedy
Runtime	1 hour and 58 minutes
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)
Release date	May 27, 2014
Actors	Anjelica Huston, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, Owen Wilson, Willem Dafoe
Studio	Criterion Collection (Direct)

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 0.01 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives the aspect ratio as “Unknown” while also describing the format as anamorphic and widescreen. Confirm the presentation details if a specific aspect ratio matters to your setup.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers looking for Wes Anderson’s quirky adventure comedy and ensemble cast.
Blu-ray collectors seeking this Criterion Collection edition.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a confirmed aspect ratio or a different listed audio or subtitle language.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 5,883 ratings

5 stars81%81%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars1%1%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback reports appreciation for the snarky, dark humor, Bill Murray’s performance, the ensemble cast and the film’s quirky, surreal tone. Some also praise its Blu-ray visuals. Reactions to the story are mixed, ranging from finding it a compelling tale to considering it poorly executed. This feedback may help viewers judge the film’s style, but it does not establish the disc’s technical picture quality beyond the listing’s format claims.

Positive themes

Customers praise the dark, snarky humor and Bill Murray’s performance.
The ensemble cast and the film’s quirky, emotional tone receive positive mention.
Some customers praise the Blu-ray visuals.

Mixed feedback

Customer reactions to the story differ, with some enjoying it and others finding it poorly executed.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing identifies it as a one-disc Blu-ray with widescreen, anamorphic and surround sound formats.

What language and subtitles are listed?

English is listed for both language and subtitles.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Is the aspect ratio specified?

The listing says “Unknown” for aspect ratio, despite also describing the format as anamorphic and widescreen. Check the selected edition’s presentation details if that matters.