# Fantastic Planet: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Fantastic Planet from The Criterion Collection is a restored animated science-fiction feature on Blu-ray, with an alternate English-language soundtrack and a range of archival and film-related extras. Its surreal cutout animation and politically minded story suit viewers seeking distinctive animation and a substantial special edition.

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- Market: AU
- Language: en-AU
- Currency: AUD
- Model: 35357493
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Movies & TV
- Price: 34.52 AUD
- Previous price: 47.75 AUD
- Discount: 28%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T20:23:03.420Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 1220

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## At a glance

- A 1973 animated science-fiction story set on a planet where humans are kept in subjugation by giant blue natives.
- The listing describes a restored 4K digital transfer and uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
- Includes an alternate English-language soundtrack, a short film, documentary, archival interviews, trailer and essay.

## Pros

- The bonus features offer more than the feature film, including a related short, documentary and archival material.
- The alternate English-language soundtrack offers another audio option.

## Specifications

### Disc and presentation
- Format: Animated, NTSC, Restored, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
- Colour: Color
- Number of discs: 1
- Runtime: 1 hour and 12 minutes
- Language: English
### Release and dimensions
- Release date: 21 June 2016
- Listed dimensions and weight: 1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 95.25 Grams
- Item model number: 35357493
- Studio: Criterion Collection
### Special edition features
- Transfer and soundtrack: New, restored 4K digital transfer, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
- Additional audio: Alternate English-language soundtrack
- Short film: Les escargots \(1966\), an early short film by director René Laloux and illustrator Roland Topor
- Documentary: Laloux sauvage, a 2009 documentary on Laloux
- Television programme: Italiques: Roland Topor Special, a 1974 French television program on Topor s work
- Other extras: Archival interviews
- Other extras: Trailer
- Subtitle feature: New English subtitle translation
- Printed extra: An essay by critic Michael Brooke

## Before you buy

- The listing identifies English language and English subtitles, while customer feedback mentions both English and French audio options. Confirm the audio tracks on the selected edition if French audio matters. The listing also describes the main presentation as NTSC and separately as a restored 4K digital transfer, so confirm the format details if playback compatibility is important.

## A good fit for

- Viewers interested in surreal, politically minded animated science fiction.
- Collectors looking for a Criterion special edition with film-related extras.
- Fans of distinctive cutout animation and psychedelic jazz scoring.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who require confirmed French audio or need a confirmed regional playback format before purchase.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the film's classic animation, art design, surreal qualities and subtle emotional expression. Most ratings are five-star, though a small minority are lower. That response may interest viewers drawn to unusual animation, but it does not establish playback compatibility or settle the listing's conflicting audio details.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the classic animation style and art design.
- Positive themes: Customers respond positively to the surreal and unusual elements, with feedback also noting emotional subtlety.
- Positive themes: The supplied feedback describes the video quality positively.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is included in this edition?
The listing specifies one disc and describes a restored 4K digital transfer, an alternate English-language soundtrack, a short film, documentary, television programme, archival interviews, trailer, new English subtitle translation and an essay.
### What language and subtitle options are listed?
The product details list English language and English subtitles. Customer feedback mentions English and French audio, which conflicts with the listing details. Confirm the audio options for the edition being sold if French audio is essential.
### How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

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## Images

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