Midnight Cowboy: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Midnight Cowboy: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray presents John Schlesinger’s drama starring Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman, with a 4K digital restoration and a substantial selection of supplemental features. It is a Blu-ray edition, not a 4K UHD disc, and suits viewers interested in the film as well as its production history.

At a glance

The listing describes a new 4K digital restoration, but the sold format is Blu-ray rather than 4K UHD.
Extras include commentaries, a 1969 short film, a 1990 documentary, interviews, two making-of documentaries, a trailer, and an essay.
The story follows Joe Buck and Enrico “Ratso” Rizzo in New York City.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

The restoration and extensive film-related extras give collectors and viewers added material beyond the feature.
Commentary is listed from director John Schlesinger and producer Jerome Hellman, plus selected-scene commentary from cinematographer Adam Holender.

Cons

Buyers seeking a 4K UHD disc should note that this edition is listed as Blu-ray, despite its 4K restoration.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Disc and film
Format	Blu-ray, Widescreen
Genre	Drama
Runtime	1 hour and 53 minutes
Language	English
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)
Number of discs	1

Film credits
Director	John Schlesinger
Actors	Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight
Contributors	Dustin Hoffman, John Schlesinger, Jon Voight

Edition and release
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	May 29, 2018

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.88 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing calls the restoration 4K while identifying the media as Blu-ray. The title, language and runtime are consistent across the supplied details, and the source also specifies English audio tracks and an alternate 5.1 mix in its longer feature description.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Criterion Collection and Blu-ray collectors interested in this film and its restoration.
Viewers who want documentaries, interviews, commentary, and other film supplements.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically looking for a 4K UHD disc.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 395 ratings

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Customer feedback describes Midnight Cowboy as a long-time favorite and says the extras are worth the price of admission. The reported positive quality and value impressions may matter to viewers choosing a feature-plus-supplements edition, while the 4K restoration claim does not change that this is a Blu-ray disc.

Positive themes

Customers characterize the film as a long-time favorite.
Customer feedback praises the extras and mentions quality and value positively.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

No. The listing identifies the edition as Blu-ray, although it describes the film as receiving a 4K digital restoration.

What supplemental features are listed?

The listing names commentaries, The Crowd Around the Cowboy short film, a Waldo Salt documentary, two making-of documentaries, interviews, a trailer, and an essay.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

What language and subtitles are specified?

The product details list English for both language and subtitles. The longer description further identifies English audio tracks.