1 / 3Roma (The Criterion Collection) Blu-ray
Roma, from The Criterion Collection, presents Alfonso Cuarón’s intimate portrait of a family in early-1970s Mexico City through the experiences of Cleo, the domestic worker who holds the household together. This Blu-ray edition pairs the film with documentaries and other supplements, with a director-supervised 4K digital master and Dolby Atmos soundtrack listed among its features.
At a glance
- Director-approved special edition of Alfonso Cuarón’s film, set in early-1970s Mexico City.
- Includes documentaries on the film’s making, sound and postproduction, plus trailers.
- Additional materials listed include essays, writing and production-design images with notes.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- The bonus documentaries cover filmmaking, sound and postproduction, offering context beyond the feature.
- The story centers on Cleo’s experiences amid the family’s personal and political upheavals.
- The listing specifies alternate French subtitles and Spanish SDH.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Blu-ray |
|---|---|
| Language | Spanish |
| Studio | The Criterion Collection |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Master and soundtrack | 4K digital master, supervised by director Alfonso Cuarón, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack |
| Subtitles | Alternate French subtitles and Spanish SDH for the film |
| Dimensions listed | 0.5 x 6.7 x 5.4 inches; 5.92 ounces |
|---|
| Release date | February 11, 2020 |
|---|
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Viewers drawn to character-centered stories and Cuarón’s portrait of early-1970s Mexico City.
- Criterion collectors seeking a Blu-ray edition with production and postproduction supplements.
Less suited to
- Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc. The listed physical format is Blu-ray, despite the 4K digital master claim.

Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
86% 86% - 4 stars
8% 8% - 3 stars
3% 3% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
1% 1%
Customer feedback highlights the narrative and visuals, describing the story as involving and the film as beautiful, with a mention of its intimate look at Mexico in the late 1970s. That response aligns with the listed slice-of-life focus and black-and-white cinematography, though ratings alone do not establish why some viewers rated it less favorably.
Positive themes
- Customers praised the narrative as involving and the visuals as beautiful.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a 4K UHD disc?
No. The listed format is Blu-ray. The edition description says it uses a director-supervised 4K digital master, which is distinct from a 4K UHD disc.
What extras are listed?
The listing names documentaries about the film’s making, sound and postproduction, trailers, essays, writing and production-design images with notes.
What language and subtitle details are given?
Spanish is listed as the language. The edition description specifies alternate French subtitles and Spanish SDH for the film.

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