Polyester (The Criterion Collection) DVD

The Criterion Collection’s Polyester is John Waters’s comedy about Baltimore housewife Francine Fishpaw, starring Divine. This single-disc NTSC edition lists a restored 4K digital transfer and a range of interviews, commentary, deleted scenes and other supplements.

At a glance

The film stars Divine as Francine Fishpaw, a Baltimore housewife whose life is unraveling, with Tab Hunter as Todd Tomorrow.
The listing describes a restored 4K digital transfer supervised by director John Waters.
Supplements include a Waters commentary, conversations and interviews, deleted scenes and alternate takes, a trailer, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, an essay and a foldout poster.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A substantial set of listed extras gives collectors material beyond the feature, including archival and newer interviews and a director commentary.
Customer feedback highlights the humor, Divine’s performance and the bonus features.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Film and edition
Brand	The Criterion Collection
Genre	COMEDY
Format	NTSC
Runtime	86 minutes
Number of discs	1
MPAA rating	R (Restricted)
Release date	September 17, 2019

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.72 ounces

What to know before buying

Customer feedback reports disappointment over the missing Odorama scratch-and-sniff card. The listing’s described contents mention a foldout poster but do not list an Odorama card, so buyers wanting that novelty should confirm what is included.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

John Waters and Divine fans looking for the film on a Criterion single-disc edition.
Collectors interested in director commentary, interviews, deleted scenes and other supplements.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking an Odorama scratch-and-sniff card, which customer feedback says is missing.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 562 ratings

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Customer feedback is largely positive about the film’s humor, Divine’s performance and the bonus features, with some also praising its entertainment and value. The reported concern is the absent Odorama scratch-and-sniff card, while reactions to the story are mixed. That distinction matters if the appeal is the film and its listed supplements versus collecting the original novelty experience.

Positive themes

Customers praise the film’s humor and Divine’s performance.
Customers speak positively about the bonus features and value.

Negative themes

Customer feedback includes disappointment about the missing Odorama scratch-and-sniff card.

Mixed feedback

Feedback about the story is mixed.

Frequently asked questions

What is included as a bonus material?

The listing describes a Waters commentary, conversations and interviews, deleted scenes and alternate takes, a trailer, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, an essay and a foldout poster.

Does this edition include the Odorama scratch-and-sniff card?

Customer feedback reports that the card is missing. The listed contents do not include it, so confirm the selected listing if the card matters to you.

How long is Polyester?

The listed runtime is 86 minutes.