The Crying Game: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

The Crying Game from The Criterion Collection is a one-disc Blu-ray edition of Neil Jordan’s film, with a 4K digital restoration and director-approved extras. The listed format is Blu-ray, not 4K UHD, despite the restoration source.

At a glance

The film moves between political drama, thriller and romance, following Fergus and Dil amid the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Extras include commentary by Neil Jordan, interviews with Jordan and Stephen Rea, a 2005 making-of documentary and an alternate ending with Jordan commentary.
Includes English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, plus essays by Tasha Robinson and Willow Catelyn Maclay.

Price

$37.40Save 22%

Reference price: ~~$47.78~~

Price checked: 13 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The restoration is supervised and approved by director Neil Jordan.
The edition pairs the feature with several film-specific extras, including an alternate ending and director commentary.

Cons

This is a Blu-ray edition, not a 4K UHD disc. The 4K description refers to the restoration.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Disc and film
Format	Blu-ray
Discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 52 minutes
Language	English
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Audio and restoration
Restoration	New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Neil Jordan
Audio	2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack

Listed dimensions
Dimensions and weight	2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 90.72 Grams

Release
Release date	14 July 2026

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives dimensions as 2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm and weight as 90.72 Grams in one combined field. Treat these as listing details rather than confirmed packaging measurements.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking The Crying Game on Blu-ray with a director-approved restoration and supplementary material.
Criterion Collection film collectors who value commentary, interviews, documentary extras and an alternate ending.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD disc rather than a Blu-ray.
Viewers who want a film edition without supplemental features or essays.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 8 ratings

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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with five-star ratings forming the largest group, while some ratings are three-star. With a small rating sample and no written-feedback summary provided, these figures do not explain what customers liked or disliked, so they offer limited guidance on image, sound or the extras.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K UHD disc?

No. The listed media format is Blu-ray. The product description says the Blu-ray uses a new 4K digital restoration.

What extras are listed?

The description lists Neil Jordan commentary, interviews with Jordan and Stephen Rea, a 2005 making-of documentary, an alternate ending with Jordan commentary, and essays by Tasha Robinson and Willow Catelyn Maclay.

Does it include subtitles?

The description specifies English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.