Harlan County USA: The Criterion Collection 4K UHD + Blu-ray

Harlan County USA from The Criterion Collection is a 4K UHD and Blu-ray special edition of Barbara Kopple’s documentary about a coal miners’ strike in Kentucky. The listing describes a director-approved 4K restoration, the film on both discs, and supplementary interviews, commentary and outtakes.

At a glance

The 4K restoration is described as supervised and approved by director Barbara Kopple, with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack.
The listing describes one 4K UHD disc with the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features.
Extras listed include audio commentary, a making-of documentary, outtakes, interviews, a panel discussion and a trailer.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed, along with essays by Michael Atkinson and Jon Weisberger.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$54.43~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Includes both 4K UHD and Blu-ray versions of the film, with bonus features specified for the Blu-ray.
The supplementary material adds commentary from Kopple and editor Nancy Baker, plus interviews with people connected to the film.

Technical specifications

6 specifications

Format and playback
Media format	4K
Run time	1 hour and 44 minutes
Language	English

Edition details
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	25 August 2026
Dimensions and weight listed	2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 122.47 Grams

What to know before buying

The listed dimensions and weight are presented together as “2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 122.47 Grams.” The page does not clarify how the dimensions apply to the packaged edition.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in documentaries about labour disputes and coal-mining communities.
Criterion Collection buyers seeking this film with a 4K restoration and listed supplementary material.
Collectors who want both 4K UHD and Blu-ray formats in one edition.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a feature film rather than a documentary about a miners’ strike.
Viewers who need confirmation that their player supports 4K UHD discs before buying.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 137 ratings

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Customer feedback praises the documentary’s quality and stirring story. One reported highlight is the way it captures class conflict in the coalfields, while commentary and the making-of feature are also said to add impact. These reactions may matter to viewers drawn to the film’s subject and supplemental material, but they are customer impressions rather than verification of the listed 4K restoration or disc contents.

Positive themes

Customers praise the documentary’s quality and story.
Feedback describes the story as stirring and notes that the commentary and making-of feature add impact.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in this edition?

The listing describes one 4K UHD disc with the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features. Listed extras include commentary, a making-of documentary, outtakes, interviews, a panel discussion and a trailer.

Does it include English subtitles?

Yes. English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.

What is the documentary about?

It documents a coal miners’ strike in a Kentucky town, including the miners’ struggle against strikebreakers, local police and company thugs.