Peter Hujar’s Day (Criterion Premieres) DVD

Peter Hujar’s Day from Criterion Premieres is Ira Sachs’s re-creation of a 1974 conversation between photographer Peter Hujar and writer Linda Rosenkrantz. The DVD listing specifies a 76-minute film and includes filmmaker material, a making-of documentary, a trailer, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and printed notes.

At a glance

A warm, conversational recreation of a real 1974 exchange between Peter Hujar and Linda Rosenkrantz.
Directed by Ira Sachs, with Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall.
Extras listed include a Criterion Channel interview with Sachs, a making-of documentary by Shuli Huang, a trailer, English SDH subtitles and notes by Michael Koresky.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Includes several supplemental features and written notes alongside the film.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.
The 76-minute runtime suits buyers seeking a relatively brief feature.

Cons

This is a DVD edition, not the Blu-ray edition.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	DVD, NTSC
Aspect ratio	1.37:1
Run time	1 hour and 16 minutes
Rating	Unrated (Not Rated)

Film and edition
Actors	Ben Whishaw, Ira Sachs, Rebecca Hall
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	May 12, 2026

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	1 x 1 x 1 inches; 2.72 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listed dimensions are 1 x 1 x 1 inches and the listed weight is 2.72 ounces. These appear together as product dimensions in the listing, so treat them as listing measurements rather than a confirmed disc-case size.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in Peter Hujar, Linda Rosenkranz and 1970s New York cultural history.
Criterion collectors seeking a DVD with listed supplemental video and written notes.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or a longer, plot-driven feature.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Peter Hujar’s Day about?

The listing describes Ira Sachs’s film as a recreation of a 1974 conversation between photographer Peter Hujar and writer Linda Rosenkranz, in which Hujar recounts the previous day.

What extras are listed on this DVD?

The listing names an Ira Sachs interview, a making-of documentary by Shuli Huang, a trailer, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and notes by Michael Koresky.

Is this the Blu-ray edition?

No. This listing identifies the format as DVD, NTSC.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 16 minutes.