Time Bandits: The Criterion Collection 4K UHD + Blu-ray

Time Bandits from The Criterion Collection is a two-disc edition pairing a 4K UHD film disc with a Blu-ray that includes special features. The listing describes Terry Gilliam’s fantasy adventure with Dolby Vision HDR on the 4K disc, a Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack, English subtitles, and a collection of supplements.

At a glance

Listing describes a new 4K restoration supervised by Terry Gilliam and Dolby Vision HDR presentation on the UHD disc.
The second disc is a Blu-ray with special features, including a feature commentary, historical-period and fantasy-world program, interview, archival television appearance, photo gallery, and trailer.
The listing states an English Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
An essay by critic David Sterritt is listed as a printed extra.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$49.95~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two formats are specified, with the Blu-ray carrying additional special features alongside the 4K UHD film disc.
The described supplements include commentary with Gilliam, Michael Palin, and cast members, plus production-design context and archival material.
Customer feedback specifically praises the film's humor and perceived 4K picture clarity.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Video and audio
Format	4K, Widescreen
Aspect ratio	1.85:1
Audio	English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
Subtitles	English

Film details
Runtime	1 hour and 56 minutes
Genre	Action & Adventure, Action-Fantasy
MPAA rating	PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director	Terry Gilliam
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	June 13, 2023

Edition and dimensions
Number of discs	2
Listed dimensions and weight	6.67 x 5.57 x 0.65 inches; 4.97 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking Terry Gilliam’s fantasy adventure in a Criterion Collection edition with a 4K UHD presentation and Blu-ray supplements.
Collectors interested in commentary, production-design discussion, archival footage, photographs, and an accompanying essay.

Less suited to

Buyers who only need a standard-definition or DVD edition, or who do not have a 4K UHD playback setup for the UHD disc.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 158 ratings

5 stars82%82%
4 stars12%12%
3 stars3%3%
2 stars1%1%
1 star2%2%

Customer feedback highlights the film’s humor and perceived picture quality, including favorable impressions of the 4K video. These are customer perceptions rather than a guarantee of playback results. They may matter most to viewers choosing this edition for the film’s presentation, while the listing’s two-disc format and supplements offer context beyond the feature itself.

Positive themes

Customers praise the movie’s quality and humor.
Some feedback describes the 4K picture as especially clear.

Frequently asked questions

What discs are listed in this edition?

The listing specifies one 4K UHD disc with the film and one Blu-ray disc with special features.

What video and audio details are given?

The listing describes the 4K UHD film as presented in Dolby Vision HDR, and specifies English Dolby Digital 2.0 audio with English subtitles.

What extras are included?

Listed extras include a commentary, a program on historical periods and fantasy worlds, a conversation with Gilliam, Shelley Duvall’s appearance on The Tomorrow Show, a photo gallery, a trailer, and an essay.