Best Essential 4K Discs

Mrs. Doubtfire 4K UHD Review

Robin Williams headlines this family drama/comedy with his infinite charms, turning Mrs. Doubtfire into unforgettable studio classic.

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert 4K UHD Review

Baz Luhrmann pulls all out the stops for this flashy semi-remake of Elvis: That's the Way It Is with remixed musical performances mostly from his legendary Las Vegas…

Dead Poets Society 4K UHD Review

One of the great American coming of age dramas, Dead Poets Society is an emotional story of finding one's self amid the stuffiness of tradition.

Drunken Master II 4K UHD Review

The pinnacle of classic kung fu, Drunken Master II is a choreographed spectacle with Jackie Chan in his prime, paying homage to the genre that gave him his…

Rambo: First Blood (Dolby Vision) 4K UHD Review

A superlative piece of '80s American action cinema and carefully written PTSD drama, First Blood is among the best of the post-Vietnam cinema.

Them 4K UHD Review

The best of the big killer bug genre, Them remains a classic of tension, pace, and visual effects.

Harry and the Hendersons 4K UHD Review

A ridiculous yet emotional and charming '80s classic, Harry and the Hendersons is among the decade's best family movies.

The General (1926) 4K UHD Review

Containing some of the purest physical comedy ever put to film, The General is a timeless classic deserving of this luxury 4K treatment.

Moneyball 4K UHD Review

An engrossing look at baseball's behind-the-scenes inner workings, Moneyball isn't just about sports, but our inability to change our thinking.

Monty Python’s Life of Brian 4K UHD Review

Salem’s Lot 4K UHD Review

One of Stephen King's early novels comes to life in this captivating television adaptation by Tobe Hooper

Killers of the Flower Moon (Criterion) 4K UHD Review

Long but necessary, Killers of a Flower Moon is filled with high-end performances to tell a story of a purely American tragedy.

Ben-Hur (1959) 4K UHD Review

An eternal piece of cinematic glamour, Ben-Hur's universal themes of rebellion, revenge, and forgiveness take place among staggering scale.

All the President’s Men 4K UHD Review

A critical piece of entertainment, All the President's Men shows how critical journalism was and still should be in holding power to account.

Nightcrawler 4K UHD Review

In the Mouth of Madness 4K UHD Review

John Carpenter tackles Lovecraft and shades of Stephen King as Sam Neill delivers one of his best starring roles in this quintessential 90s horror flick

Wild Style 4K UHD Review

Charlie Ahearn’s Wild Style pulses with the raw, unfiltered spirit of early '80s Bronx hip-hop culture, an indelible part of the genre which would eventually sweep the globe

Sinners 4K UHD Review

Sinners encapsulates American racism in a unique form that's both emotional and entertaining.

One Battle After Another 4K UHD Review

An enthralling examination of America's problems, One Battle After Another doesn't shy away from its statements.

Leaving Las Vegas 4K UHD Review

A crushing and emotionally authentic look at alcoholism, Leaving Las Vegas features Nicholas Cage's best career performance.

Catch Me If You Can 4K UHD Review

A story of epic fraud told with an air of whimsy, Catch Me If You Can is a story of a lost, confused kid who just wants to…

Spotlight 4K UHD Review

As much a piece on the importance of journalism as it is expose on the church, Spotlight lives up to its title.

Emperor’s New Groove 4K UHD Review

Overflowing with energy and comedy brilliance, Emperor's New Groove doesn't waste a second of its brief runtime.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale 4K UHD Review

A satisfying and comfortable exit for the beloved franchise in this goodbye movie that walks off peacefully into the sunset.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest 4K UHD Review

An anti-authority piece that's more than the mental status of its patients, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a fight to celebrate life against a structured system.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) 4K UHD Review

The most comic accurate of all adaptations, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has gorgeous practical suits and an excellent retelling of the origin story.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time 4K UHD SteelBook Review

Acclaimed anime director Mamoru Hosada's charming high school adventure marvelously balances slice-of-life elements with exotic time-travel jumps for a lovable, endearing tale

Shin Godzilla 4K UHD Review

A brilliant fable about government bureaucracy in the face of catastrophe, Shin Godzilla is the most potent satire of the series.

Weapons 4K UHD Review

An engaging mystery, stellar and creative camerawork, along with fantastic performances elevate Weapons into a creative frenzy.

A History of Violence 4K UHD Review

A History of Violence plays with action movie tropes while dissecting the effect of normalizing shotgun heroism.

This Is Spinal Tap 4K UHD Review

An utterly authentic ruse, This Is Spinal Tap's ability to breakdown rock & roll history is unmatched.

Wolf Children 4K UHD SteelBook Review

Mamoru Hosoda's best film remains a glowing achievement in anime, blending fantasy with profound family drama in a way that's both thoughtful and endlessly rewatchable

Sunset Boulevard 4K UHD Review

A story of denial, slow moving tragedy, and Hollywood fickleness, Sunset Boulevard remains a marvelous example of an industry skewering itself.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail 4K UHD Review

A masterclass in British comedy, Monty Python and the Holy Grail hasn't lost any of its bite over 50 years.

Re-Animator 4K UHD Review

The pivotal '80s gem helped shape modern horror and made stars of its two breakout performers Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton

Once Upon A Time in the West 4K UHD Review

The Hollywood Western rides off into the sunset as Sergio Leone and an extraordinary cast give the genre one final masterpiece

Dark City 4K UHD Review

Themes of manipulation, memory, and reality itself fill Dark City's intoxicating mix of sci-fi and noir.

Aguirre, the Wrath of God 4K UHD Review

Werner Herzog plunges Klaus Kinski into the heart of darkness for a gripping ride into madness

Panic Room 4K UHD Review

Panic Room's layered conflict is more than a home invasion thriller, and it's elegantly photographed.

Amadeus 4K UHD Review

A story of ego, bitterness, genius, and kingly snobbishness, Amadeus is flush with memorable characters and performances.

Se7en 4K UHD Review

A film in a persistent state of social agony, Se7en is a stellar thriller that hasn't aged in 20 years.

You Can’t Take It With You 4K UHD Review

Wonderfully charming with a prescient message, Capra's You Can't Take It With You is among his best works.

Ted (2012) 4K UHD Review

Ted's timing, crudeness, and the smallest dose of reality make it one of the few classic 2010s comedies.

The Wild Robot 4K UHD Review

Beautiful and wondrous, Wild Robot tells a story about finding yourself while being enormously entertaining.

The Convent 4K UHD Review

Adrienne Barbeau and Coolio of all people pop up in this glorious horror-comedy masterpiece by Mike Mendez from the early 2000s

Airplane 4K UHD Review

One of the funniest movies ever made, Airplane's classic, quotable buffoonery is timeless.

Blazing Saddles 4K UHD Review

The funniest movie ever made, Blazing Saddles' riotous takedown of hate, fear, and inequality remains a milestone in how to approach race through comedy.

Born on the Fourth of July 4K UHD Review

One of the most radicalizing anti-war movies ever made, Born on the Fourth of the July is aggressive to a fault, but no less powerful.

Godzilla (1954) 4K UHD Review

An indictment of nuclear war, Godzilla's haunting imagery and chilling tone still resonate decades on.

Risky Business 4K UHD Review

A smart, distinctly '80s sex romp, Risky Business is both dreamlike and locked into an honest reality that separates it from the genre's other entries.