Cruel Story of Youth (The Criterion Collection) Blu-ray

Cruel Story of Youth from The Criterion Collection is a Japanese-language Blu-ray of Nagisa Oshima’s 1960 film, with English subtitles and a listed runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes. Its special features include a 4K digital restoration, two additional films, an interview and a trailer.

At a glance

Includes a 4K digital restoration with an uncompressed monaural soundtrack, according to the listing.
The listed extras are A Town of Love and Hope (1959), Tomorrow’s Sun (1959), an interview with film scholar Tony Rayns, a trailer and an essay by critic Chris Fujiwara.
The film follows teenage lovers in postwar Tokyo who turn to crime and extortion, as described in the supplied synopsis.

Price

$32.14Save 31%

Reference price: ~~$46.63~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

English subtitles are listed for this Japanese-language edition.
The special features include two additional Oshima films and an interview, offering more than the feature film alone.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Format and playback
Media format	Blu-ray
Language	Japanese
Subtitles	English
Runtime	1 hour and 37 minutes
Number of discs	1

Film and edition
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Actor listed	Nagisa Oshima
Release date	21 July 2026

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 49.9 Grams

What to know before buying

The listed dimensions and weight are presented together as “2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 49.9 Grams”. Check the physical case measurements and weight if they matter to your storage or shipping plans. The listing describes a 4K digital restoration, but identifies the product format as Blu-ray, not a 4K Ultra HD disc.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers exploring Nagisa Oshima and postwar Japanese cinema.
Blu-ray collectors interested in Criterion editions with supplementary films and an interview.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a 4K Ultra HD disc rather than a Blu-ray.
Viewers who need a language or subtitle option other than Japanese audio and English subtitles.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Aggregate ratings are mixed, with ratings concentrated at both the high and low ends and none in the middle categories. With a small rating sample and no review summaries supplied, these figures do not explain what viewers liked or disliked. Consider the confirmed listing details, including Japanese audio, English subtitles and Blu-ray format, against your viewing needs.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a 4K Ultra HD disc?

The product is listed as Blu-ray. The description says the film has a 4K digital restoration, which does not establish that the disc is 4K Ultra HD.

What language and subtitles are listed?

The listed language is Japanese and the subtitles are English.

What extras are included?

The description lists A Town of Love and Hope (1959), Tomorrow’s Sun (1959), an interview with film scholar Tony Rayns, a trailer and an essay by critic Chris Fujiwara.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 37 minutes.