6 Judd Hirsch films on 4K Blu-ray, ranked S to D by transfer quality. 3 S-Tier picks including A Beautiful Mind.
dir. Ron Howard
S-Tier Universal 4K. Standard edition releasing in February 2026 at the lower $20 USD price point that Universal has been using lately.
Universal Pictures · 4K + Blu-ray
dir. Frank Pierson
Zharko, leader of the Romanis in NYC, passes his position of leadership on to his unwilling grandson, Dave, leading to infighting between Dave and his father.
Vinegar Syndrome · 4K + Blu-ray
dir. Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie
A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.
Criterion Collection · 4K + Blu-ray
dir. Roland Emmerich
A-Tier 20th Century Studios 4K. Will Smith blows up aliens on the Fourth of July. This was one of the earlier 4K releases back in 2016, so the scan shows its age compared to newer remasters. Steelbooks still move for decent money secondhand, which says something about the film's staying power with collectors.
20th Century Studios · 20th Anniversary Edition
dir. Steven Spielberg
Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.
We always knew they were coming back. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defense program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens’ advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction.