A Hard Day’s Night: 4K UHD + Blu-ray Criterion Collection

A Hard Day’s Night from the Criterion Collection pairs the film on 4K UHD and Blu-ray with a director-approved restoration and a substantial set of extras. The 4K disc is presented in Dolby Vision HDR, while the Blu-ray includes the film and special features.

At a glance

Director-approved 4K digital restoration, with a monaural soundtrack and stereo and 5.1 surround mixes.
Features uncompressed mono and stereo audio, plus DTS-HD Master Audio.
Extras include cast and crew commentary, Beatles interviews, behind-the-scenes material and documentaries about the film and director Richard Lester.
Includes English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, an essay by critic Howard Hampton and excerpts from a 1970 interview with Lester.

Price

£17.99Save 40%

Reference price: ~~£29.99~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Two-disc set supplies both a 4K UHD presentation and a Blu-ray with the film and extras.
The special features cover the film’s production, the Beatles and Lester’s wider work.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Disc and presentation
Media format	4K
Number of discs	2
Run time	1 hour and 27 minutes
Audio language	English
Director	Richard Lester
Cast	George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr
Disc presentation	One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	20 x 15 x 2 cm; 290 g

Release and edition
Release date	7 July 2025
Studio	Spirit Entertainment
Country of origin	Austria

What to know before buying

The listing describes the set as UK Only, but does not state disc-region compatibility. Confirm compatibility with your player before purchase, especially for the Blu-ray.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Beatles fans looking for the film alongside production material and interviews.
Collectors wanting the film on both 4K UHD and Blu-ray.
Viewers interested in Richard Lester’s work and the film’s musical and production history.

Less suited to

Buyers who only need the film and do not want supplementary documentaries and archival material.
Anyone who needs confirmed disc-region compatibility before buying, as the listing does not specify it.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.9 / 5 · 54 ratings

5 stars93%93%
4 stars6%6%
3 stars0%0%
2 stars0%0%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback reports favourable impressions of the film’s image and audio presentation, including a view that it looked and sounded especially good. That aligns with the listing’s 4K restoration and multiple audio formats, but those edition details do not guarantee an identical experience on every display or sound system. The aggregate ratings are strongly weighted towards five-star scores, with a small one-star share, and do not explain the reasons behind individual ratings.

Positive themes

Customers mention the image quality and overall presentation positively.
Feedback highlights the film’s audio as a strength.

Frequently asked questions

What discs are included?

The listing specifies one 4K UHD disc and one Blu-ray. The 4K disc has the film, and the Blu-ray has the film and special features.

What audio options are listed?

The restoration feature description specifies a monaural soundtrack, stereo and 5.1 surround mixes, with uncompressed mono and stereo and DTS-HD Master Audio.

Are subtitles included?

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

Is the edition confirmed to play in a particular region?

No disc-region information is provided. The UK Only title wording does not itself confirm player compatibility.