The Shape of Water: The Criterion Collection 4K UHD

The Shape of Water from The Criterion Collection is a two-disc 4K UHD and Blu-ray special edition of Guillermo del Toro’s romantic fantasy drama. Its listed extras include a director-supervised 4K master, HDR presentation, a 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, and several film-related features.

At a glance

The listed edition includes one 4K UHD disc and one Blu-ray disc with the film and special features.
The 4K presentation is described as a director-supervised digital master presented in HDR.
Extras include conversations and interviews, two Anatomy of a Scene pieces, a production documentary, a masterclass, trailers, and an essay.

Price

$24.98Save 50%

Reference price: ~~$49.95~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two formats are listed, with the Blu-ray disc carrying the film and special features as well as the 4K UHD disc.
The extensive supplemental material covers production design, performances, special effects, score, and filmmaking.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Film and presentation
Genre	Romance, Fantasy, Drama
Format	4K, Subtitled
Aspect ratio	1.85:1
Runtime	2 hours and 3 minutes
Rating	NR (Not Rated)
Language	English
Director	Guillermo del Toro
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	November 26, 2024

Edition and dimensions
Discs	2
Dimensions listed	0.59 x 6.66 x 5.22 inches; 3.84 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Fans of Guillermo del Toro’s romantic fantasy and drama.
Collectors seeking a 4K UHD release with a Blu-ray disc and substantial supplemental features.
Viewers who want English subtitles and a 1.85:1 presentation.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a disc set with a different subtitle language, since English is the only subtitle language listed.

The Shape of Water: The Criterion Collection 4K UHD · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 158 ratings

5 stars89%89%
4 stars6%6%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars1%1%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the film as an exceptional work and specifically appreciates its romantic elements. That response aligns with the listing’s romance and fantasy classification, while the strong overall rating distribution is encouraging but does not establish how each buyer assessed the disc presentation or extras.

Positive themes

Customers praise the film’s quality and romantic elements.

Frequently asked questions

Does this edition include both 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs?

The listing specifies two discs: one 4K UHD disc and one Blu-ray disc containing the film and special features.

What supplemental features are listed?

The listing names a conversation between Guillermo del Toro and David Lowery, a production documentary, two Anatomy of a Scene features, an interview with illustrator James Jean, a masterclass, trailers, and an essay.

What audio and subtitle details are provided?

The special-edition description specifies a 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio are also listed.