The Criterion Collection is renowned for its selection of essential classical and contemporary films, offering high-quality restorations and bonus features. Here are some of the top Criterion Collection movies, celebrated for their artistry, cultural...
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Classic Cinema
International Cinema
Classic Cinema
A masterpiece of storytelling, this Japanese epic defined the action genre.
Seven Samurai (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
A cornerstone of the French New Wave, exploring youth and rebellion.
The 400 Blows (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Orson Welles' groundbreaking masterpiece, exploring themes of power, media, and the American Dream.
Citizen Kane (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
A neorealist classic about poverty and perseverence in post-war Italy.
Bicycle Thieves (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
A sharp social satire and masterpiece of pre-WWII French cinema.
The Rules of the Game (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
A landmark psychological thriller with arresting images, deep thoughts on modern society, and Peter Lorre in his finest performance.
M (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
A surreal exploration of a director's creative block.
8 1/2 (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
A series of comedic and nostalgic vignettes set in a 1930s Italian coastal town.
Amarcord (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
Solaris is a haunting, meditative film that uses sci-fi to raise complex questions about humanity and existence.
Solaris (The Criterion Collection) [DVD]
International Cinema
A groundbreaking film that explores subjective truth.
Rashomon (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]
A haunting meditation on mortality and faith, with iconic imagery of a chess game with Death.
The Seventh Seal (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]