Memories of Murder (The Criterion Collection) Blu-ray

Memories of Murder (The Criterion Collection) is a two-disc Korean-language Blu-ray edition of Bong Joon Ho’s crime drama, with English subtitles and a director-approved special-edition feature set. The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration, this is a restoration source, not a 4K UHD disc format.

At a glance

Director-approved new 4K digital restoration, supervised by cinematographer Kim Hyung Ku.
Extras include three commentaries, interviews with Bong Joon Ho and Guillermo del Toro, deleted scenes, and Bong’s student film Incoherence.
The film follows two detectives investigating serial killings in a rural community in the 1980s, the listing describes its blend of police procedural, satire and social portrait.

Price

$19.98Save 50%

Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

Price checked: Nov 11, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two discs provide room for the feature and a broad set of supplemental material.
English subtitles are listed for the Korean-language release.
The special features include filmmaker and critic commentary as well as interviews and archival material.

Technical specifications

7 specifications

Identity
Brand	The Criterion Collection
Format	Blu-ray
Language	Korean
Subtitles	English
Number of discs	2

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.53 ounces

Release
Release date	April 20, 2021

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing calls this a Blu-ray release while describing a new 4K digital restoration, that does not establish that the discs are 4K UHD. Confirm the selected edition if you specifically want a UHD disc. The supplied materials do not specify disc-region compatibility or the full contents of the retail package.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking Bong Joon Ho’s crime drama with English subtitles.
Collectors interested in director-approved restoration and substantial film-related extras.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc rather than Blu-ray.
Viewers who need confirmed disc-region compatibility before purchase.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 1,039 ratings

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Customer feedback is strongly positive overall: the listing reports 4.8 out of 5 from 1,039 global ratings. The supplied feedback praises the film’s quality, story and acting, and notes interest in interviews about its making. Those reactions may matter to viewers choosing this as both a film and an extras-rich edition, but the aggregate rating alone does not establish disc or playback performance.

Positive themes

Customer feedback praises the film’s quality, story and acting.
One customer highlighted interviews with cast and staff about the filmmaking process.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

The listed format is Blu-ray. The description says the film received a new 4K digital restoration, which is not the same as a 4K UHD disc.

What audio language and subtitles are listed?

The language is listed as Korean, with English subtitles.

What special features are described?

The listing names three commentaries, interviews with Bong Joon Ho and Guillermo del Toro, deleted scenes, a documentary, Bong’s student film Incoherence, and promotional materials.