The Silence of the Lambs — Criterion Collection 4K UHD

The Silence of the Lambs from The Criterion Collection is a 4K UHD and Blu-ray special edition of Jonathan Demme’s psychological thriller. Its listed extras include commentary, interviews, documentaries, deleted scenes and essays, while customer feedback is positive overall but mixed on transfer quality.

At a glance

4K digital restoration supervised by director of photography Tak Fujimoto, with Dolby Vision HDR presentation.
The listing describes one 4K UHD disc and two Blu-rays, including the film and special features.
Extras include a 1994 audio commentary, interviews, four documentaries, deleted scenes, storyboards and a trailer.
Booklet and archival material include an introduction, two essays and pieces by Thomas Harris.

Price

$49.04Save 25%

Reference price: ~~$65.22~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A broad selection of supplementary material gives collectors more than the feature film, including commentary, documentaries and essays.
The 4K UHD presentation is specified as Dolby Vision HDR, with two Blu-rays also listed.
The soundtrack listing includes both 2.0 and alternate 5.1 surround options.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Format and playback
Media format	4K
Runtime	1 hour and 58 minutes
Video and discs	One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the film and special features
Subtitles	English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Language	English

Edition and credits
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Director	Jonathan Demme
Actors	Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster

Dimensions and listing details
Dimensions listed	2.54 x 2.54 x 2.54 cm; 285.76 Grams
Release date	20 October 2026

What to know before buying

The listing specifies English subtitles, including English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. Confirm these meet your language needs before purchase. The listed release date is 20 October 2026.

Listing details to confirm

The listed dimensions and weight are presented together as one product-dimensions value. Treat these as listing details rather than separate confirmed package measurements.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Collectors seeking a Criterion edition with substantial interviews, documentaries and written extras.
Viewers with a 4K UHD player and Dolby Vision-capable display who want the listed HDR presentation.
Fans of the film who value the included Blu-ray feature and special-features discs.

Less suited to

Buyers who need subtitles in a language other than English, based on the supplied listing.
Buyers who want a consistently praised transfer, as customer feedback reports mixed opinions about transfer quality.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 1,696 ratings

5 stars91%91%
4 stars7%7%
3 stars1%1%
2 stars0%0%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback is strongly positive about the film, UHD picture quality and bonus features, and some describe the edition as definitive. However, transfer quality draws mixed reactions, including reports of very bad transfers. The 4.8 out of 5 rating across 1,696 ratings is encouraging but does not resolve that disagreement. Buyers prioritising a particular transfer should weigh the mixed reports alongside the listed 4K restoration and Dolby Vision presentation.

Positive themes

Customers praise the film, picture quality and bonus features.
Some customers say the edition is worth the extra money and appreciate it as a collection addition.

Mixed feedback

Transfer quality receives mixed feedback, including some reports of very bad transfers.

Frequently asked questions

What discs are listed in this edition?

The listing describes one 4K UHD disc of the film and two Blu-rays with the film and special features.

What audio and subtitle options are specified?

The listing gives a 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack and an alternate 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. It lists English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

What bonus features are included?

Listed features include commentary, interviews, deleted scenes, four documentaries, a behind-the-scenes featurette, storyboards, a trailer, an introduction and essays.

Do customers agree on the transfer quality?

No. Customer feedback praises the UHD picture quality overall, but also describes transfer quality as mixed, with some reporting very bad transfers.