Lone Star (The Criterion Collection) 4K UHD + Blu-ray

Lone Star from The Criterion Collection is a two-disc 4K UHD and Blu-ray edition of John Sayles’s neowestern mystery set in a Texas border town. The listing describes a 4K restoration and adds filmmaker interviews, a trailer, and an essay. Its listed runtime is only three minutes, which conflicts with the feature-film description and should be checked before purchase.

At a glance

The set includes one 4K UHD disc with the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features, according to the description.
The listing specifies a new 4K digital restoration supervised by director John Sayles and cinematographer Stuart Dryburgh.
Bonus features are a conversation between Sayles and filmmaker Gregory Nava, an interview with Dryburgh, a trailer, and an essay by scholar Domino Renee Perez.
The story follows a lawman investigating a skeleton's discovery in a Texas border town still reckoning with racial violence.

Price

$24.98Save 50%

Reference price: ~~$49.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Includes both 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs, with the Blu-ray carrying the special features described in the listing.
The director-approved restoration and named interviews offer added context for viewers interested in the film's production.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	4K, Subtitled
Number of discs	2
Aspect ratio	2.39:1
Audio	2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
HDR presentation	Dolby Vision HDR

Film and edition
Genre	World Cinema
Language	English
Runtime	3 minutes
Rating	NR (Not Rated)
Release date	January 16, 2024
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.65 x 6.75 x 5.3 inches; 3.53 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives the runtime as 3 minutes even though it describes a feature-length mystery. That runtime is contradictory and unconfirmed, so verify the selected edition's runtime before buying.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking John Sayles’s border-town mystery on 4K UHD with an accompanying Blu-ray.
Collectors who value a restoration supervised by the director and cinematographer plus interview and essay extras.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a confirmed feature-length runtime before ordering, because the listing's stated runtime conflicts with its film description.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 136 ratings

5 stars80%80%
4 stars13%13%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars0%0%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback is favorable about the film's quality and acting, including a specific positive mention of Kris Kristofferson, while reactions to how engaging it is are mixed. That distinction matters if you are choosing this edition for the film itself. The supplied feedback does not establish that every viewer will find its intricate mystery compelling.

Positive themes

Customers praise the film's quality and acting.

Mixed feedback

Feedback on engagement is mixed, with one customer finding it engrossing and another reporting they watched only about 45 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

What discs are described in this edition?

The listing describes one 4K UHD disc with the film and one Blu-ray disc with the film and special features.

What bonus features are listed?

A conversation between John Sayles and Gregory Nava, an interview with Stuart Dryburgh, a trailer, and an essay by Domino Renee Perez.

Is the listed runtime reliable?

The listing says 3 minutes, but this conflicts with its description of a feature film. Confirm the runtime for the selected edition before purchasing.