The Three Musketeers / The Four Musketeers: Richard Lester Films on Blu-ray

Films: The Criterion Collection’s The Three Musketeers / The Four Musketeers presents Richard Lester’s two Alexandre Dumas adaptations together on Blu-ray. The two-film set pairs the first film’s slapstick swashbuckling with the sequel’s more somber revenge story, and includes documentary and archival extras.

At a glance

Includes both The Three Musketeers and The Four Musketeers on two Blu-ray discs.
The listing describes new 4K digital restorations with uncompressed monaural soundtracks.
Extras listed include two documentaries, a 1973 making-of featurette, trailers and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
The first film emphasizes comic action, while the sequel takes a more somber approach to the story.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$59.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines both films in one two-disc edition, with a listed total runtime of 3 hours and 33 minutes.
The listed extras add documentaries, archival behind-the-scenes footage and trailers.
English subtitles are listed, including subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing among the special features.

Cons

The listed audio is monaural, which may not suit buyers seeking a multichannel soundtrack.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Format and presentation
Format	Blu-ray
Number of discs	2
Aspect ratio	1.85:1
Runtime	3 hours and 33 minutes
Rating	Unrated (Not Rated)

Film and audio
Director	Richard Lester
Contributors	Michael York, Oliver Reed, Richard Lester
Language	English (PCM Mono)
Subtitles	English

Release and dimensions
Release date	May 27, 2025
Dimensions listed	6.68 x 5.35 x 0.58 inches; 3.84 ounces

What to know before buying

The listing describes new 4K digital restorations, but this selected edition is Blu-ray, not a 4K UHD disc. The stated 4K restoration describes the source restoration and does not change the disc format.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers who want both Richard Lester Musketeers films together on Blu-ray.
Fans of swashbuckling adventure, period comedy and Alexandre Dumas adaptations.
Collectors interested in film documentaries and archival extras.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc or multichannel audio.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 145 ratings

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4 stars11%11%
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Customer feedback describes the films as entertaining and visually impressive, while reports about picture and audio quality are mixed. Some customers praise the picture and sound, while others find the image jarring. The listing specifies monaural sound, so buyers expecting a modern multichannel mix should factor that in. These reactions are customer impressions, not a guarantee of playback experience.

Positive themes

Customers describe the films as entertaining and visually impressive.

Mixed feedback

Feedback on picture quality is mixed, including reports that the image can feel jarring.
Audio reactions are mixed, with a customer noting that the film was made with monaural sound.
Entertainment feedback is mixed despite customers also describing the films as fun.

Frequently asked questions

Which films are included?

The two-disc Blu-ray edition includes The Three Musketeers and The Four Musketeers, both directed by Richard Lester.

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

No. The selected edition is listed as Blu-ray. The description says the films have new 4K digital restorations, which does not make this a 4K UHD disc.

What extras are listed?

The listing names two documentaries, a 1973 making-of featurette, trailers, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and an essay by film critic Stephanie Zacharek.

What audio format is listed?

The details specify English (PCM Mono), and the description calls the soundtracks uncompressed monaural.