# Life Is Sweet \(Criterion Collection\) Blu-ray

Life Is Sweet \(Criterion Collection\) is a Mike Leigh film presented on Blu-ray, with a restored 2K digital transfer and supplementary material listed for this edition. Its family-focused story blends humour and melancholy, customer feedback is positive about the acting and realism, though enjoyment and the story are not universal.

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- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
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- Price: 13.99 GBP
- Previous price: 22.99 GBP
- Discount: 39%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T07:04:12.835Z
- Rating: 4.3 / 5
- Reviews: 221

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## At a glance

- Mike Leigh’s portrait of a working-class family in a suburb north of London, featuring Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Claire Skinner and Jane Horrocks.
- Extras listed include a new audio commentary by Leigh, a 1991 interview recording and five short films written and directed by him.
- The edition also lists a new essay by critic David Sterritt and new cover art by Eric Skillman.

## Pros

- The restored 2K transfer and specified DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack give the edition clear-format detail for buyers seeking a Blu-ray presentation.
- Several director-related extras, including an audio commentary, interview recording and five short films, add material beyond the feature.

## Specifications

### Disc and film
- Format: Blu-ray
- Number of discs: 1
- Run time: 1 hour and 43 minutes
- Age rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
- Language: English
- Director: Mike Leigh
- Actors: Alison Steadman, Claire Skinner, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall
### Edition features
- Film transfer: New, restored 2K digital film transfer
- Audio: 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
- Subtitles: English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
### Release and packaging details
- Release date: 16 Feb. 2026
- Studio: Spirit Entertainment
- Country of origin: Austria
- Package dimensions and weight: 16.9 x 13.5 x 1.7 cm; 100 g
- Aspect ratio: Unknown

## A good fit for

- Mike Leigh fans and collectors interested in a Blu-ray edition with director commentary, interview material and short films.
- Viewers drawn to character-led British family drama with both humour and melancholy.

## Less suited to

- Buyers looking specifically for a 4K UHD edition, the listed media format is Blu-ray.
- Viewers who prefer consistently upbeat or broadly entertaining stories, customer feedback reports mixed reactions to enjoyment and the story.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback praises the film’s quality, acting, humour and realism, with specific appreciation for Mike Leigh’s direction and Timothy Spall’s performance. Other reactions are mixed: some customers say they could not watch to the end, and sensitivity and story also divide opinion. The 4.3 out of 5 rating from 221 ratings is broadly favourable, but the split responses suggest the film’s subdued, character-focused tone may not suit every viewer, the rating does not explain why people differed.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the film’s quality, acting, humour and realism, Mike Leigh’s direction and Timothy Spall’s performance are specifically highlighted.
- Mixed feedback: Enjoyment is mixed, with some customers unable to watch the film to the end.
- Mixed feedback: Feedback on the film’s sensitivity and storyline is mixed.

## Frequently asked questions

### What extras are listed for this edition?
The listing names a new audio commentary by Mike Leigh, a recording of a 1991 interview, five short films with a new audio introduction, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, a new essay and new cover art.
### Is this a 4K UHD disc?
No 4K UHD format is stated. The listed media format is Blu-ray, with a new restored 2K digital film transfer.
### What is the film about?
It is described as an intimate, sometimes funny and sometimes melancholy portrait of a working-class family in a suburb north of London.

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## Images

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