Criterion Collection Seven Samurai 4K UHD + Blu-ray

Criterion Collection Seven Samurai is a 4K UHD and Blu-ray special edition of Akira Kurosawa’s film, with a 4K restoration and extensive supplemental material. Its three-disc configuration includes one 4K UHD disc and two Blu-rays, while the film’s listed runtime is 207 minutes.

At a glance

The set includes the film on 4K UHD and Blu-ray, plus Blu-ray special features.
The listed extras include two audio commentaries, documentaries, trailers, a gallery and essays.
Japanese audio and English subtitles are listed.

Price

$63.60Save 29%

Reference price: ~~$89.99~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Three discs provide the film in both 4K UHD and Blu-ray, alongside dedicated bonus-feature discs.
The extras cover film analysis, production history and Kurosawa in conversation with Nagisa Oshima.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Edition and format
Brand	Criterion Collection
Format	4K, NTSC
Discs and content	One 4K UHD disc of the film and two Blu-rays with the film and special features

Film
Genre	Action & Adventure
Runtime	207 minutes
Aspect ratio	1.37:1
Release date	Nov. 12 2024

Audio and subtitles
Language	Japanese (DTS 2.0), Japanese (Dolby Digital 1.0)
Subtitles	English

Physical details
Dimensions listed	2.59 x 17.45 x 13.92 cm; 267.62 g

What to know before buying

The listing gives both a general language entry of Japanese and a more specific audio entry of Japanese DTS 2.0 and Japanese Dolby Digital 1.0. Confirm the audio and format details for the selected edition if these distinctions matter to your setup. The listing’s 4K, NTSC format wording does not specify further playback or regional compatibility details.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Kurosawa fans looking for the film alongside commentaries, documentaries and archival material.
Collectors seeking a physical edition with both 4K UHD and Blu-ray copies.

Less suited to

Buyers who want a shorter film, as the listed runtime is 207 minutes.
Buyers who require confirmed audio languages or regional playback details beyond those stated in the listing.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 2,578 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the film as emotionally compelling, praises its story, characters and image quality, and often views the physical edition as collectible. Engagement is reported as mixed, so buyers should weigh the lengthy 207-minute runtime and the film’s style against those positive impressions. These are customer perceptions, not a guarantee of how the restoration will look on a particular display.

Positive themes

Customers praise the film’s emotional impact, story and character development.
Customer feedback appreciates the image quality and collectible nature of the physical edition.

Mixed feedback

Opinions on how engaging the film is vary.

Frequently asked questions

What discs are listed in this edition?

The listing describes one 4K UHD disc of the film and two Blu-rays containing the film and special features.

What bonus material is included?

Listed extras include two audio commentaries, documentaries, trailers and a teaser, a gallery, essays, and a 1993 interview with Toshiro Mifune.

What audio and subtitle options are specified?

Japanese audio is listed as DTS 2.0 and Dolby Digital 1.0, with English subtitles. The listing also has a general Japanese language entry, so check the selected edition details if exact options are important.