World of Wong Kar Wai: 7-Disc Blu-ray Set

World of Wong Kar Wai is a seven-film Blu-ray collection from The Criterion Collection, with restorations, archival programs and deluxe printed extras. The set brings together seven films directed by Wong Kar Wai, including new 4K digital restorations for several titles, but the discs remain standard Blu-ray rather than 4K UHD.

At a glance

Collects seven Wong Kar Wai films on seven Blu-ray discs.
Five films are listed with new 4K digital restorations approved by Wong Kar Wai. The set itself is Blu-ray, not 4K UHD.
Includes two additional restorations with uncompressed monaural soundtracks, plus interviews, deleted scenes, alternate endings and other programs.
The advertised collector packaging includes a French-fold book and six art prints.

Price

$99.98Save 50%

Reference price: ~~$199.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A broad selection of seven films offers a substantial single-director collection.
The bonus material spans interviews, a short film, an alternate feature version, deleted scenes and music-related programs.
Book and six art prints add physical extras beyond the discs.

Cons

Blu-ray format does not provide 4K UHD playback, despite the 4K restorations cited for five films.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Format and content
Format	Blu-ray
Number of discs	7
Genre	Drama
Director	Wong Kar Wai
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)
Release date	March 23, 2021

Audio, language and subtitles
Language	Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese
Subtitles	English

Cast and studio
Actors	Andy Lau Tak Wah, Faye Wong, Maggie Cheung Man Yuk, Tony Leung Chiu Wai
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 1.27 pounds

What to know before buying

Customer feedback reports both appreciation for the collection’s presentation and restorations and complaints of discs skipping or freezing, with some reports placing the problem near 1:21:00. This is reported feedback, not a confirmed defect in every copy. Verify the selected edition and review the seller’s return terms if disc reliability is a key concern.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Wong Kar Wai fans seeking seven of his films together in one physical collection.
Blu-ray collectors interested in restoration and archival bonus material.
Collectors who value the listed book and six art prints.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking 4K UHD discs or a digital edition.
Shoppers who want a small, movie-only set without a collector book and art prints.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 665 ratings

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Customer feedback is strongly positive overall, with many five-star ratings, and customers praise the collection, its presentation and the restorations. However, feedback also raises disc reliability concerns, including reports of skipping or freezing around 1:21:00. That concern matters for a seven-disc physical set, even though the reports do not establish that every copy is affected.

Positive themes

Customers praise the collection and its visual presentation.
Customers mention the restorations favorably.

Negative themes

Customers report discs skipping or freezing, with some reports identifying playback trouble around 1:21:00.

Mixed feedback

Some customers consider the set worth its price, while playback reliability concerns temper the positive feedback.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD set?

No. The listing identifies the format as Blu-ray. It describes new 4K digital restorations for five films, but that does not make the discs 4K UHD.

How many films and discs are included?

The description presents seven films across seven Blu-ray discs.

What extras are described?

The listed extras include interviews and other programs, short films, an alternate version of Days of Being Wild, deleted scenes, alternate endings, behind-the-scenes footage, music videos and trailers. The stated packaging also includes a book and six art prints.

What do customers report about disc playback?

Feedback includes reports of discs skipping or freezing, including around the 1:21:00 mark. These are customer reports and do not establish that every copy has the issue.