Billy Wilder movies available on 4K Blu-ray, ranked by transfer quality.
dir. Billy Wilder
S-Tier Criterion 4K. Billy Wilder's noir. The black-and-white photography and shadow work look great at this resolution.
Criterion Collection · 4K Ultra HD
Criterion's S-Tier 4K arrived after Kino Lorber put out their own disc first. Kino's release came from a new scan and includes Dolby Vision, and collectors who already own it are split on whether the Criterion is worth the double dip. Both are strong releases from different labels working the same MGM catalog.
Criterion Collection · 4K + Blu-ray
Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder. He lends out his apartment to the executives as a place to take their mistresses. Although he often has to deal with the aftermath of their visits, one night he's left with a major problem to solve.
Arrow Video · 4K + Blu-ray
Kino Lorber's announcement got immediate pre-orders. People were eyeing the Blu-ray when the 4K dropped, and the relief in the comments was palpable. The slipcover artwork is beautiful and the special features are loaded, with two commentary tracks and multiple featurettes. Paramount loosening their licensing policy is part of why this exists. Breakfast at Tiffany's in 4K is the next Hepburn title everyone keeps requesting.
Kino Lorber · 4K + Blu-ray
Paramount A-Tier 4K. Billy Wilder's Hollywood noir finally got a 4K release after years of collectors asking for it. Paramount put it out at a fair price without limited edition nonsense, and the transfer has gotten a mixed reception on forums. Barnes and Noble has had it around $14.96 USD, which is hard to argue with for a film this important. Black and white films done well in 4K can be stunning, and early reports suggest this one looks good even if it's not reference-tier.
Paramount Pictures · Blu-ray
Kino Lorber C-Tier 4K. Billy Wilder's POW comedy-drama is better than its tier suggests. The Kino release landed with a shrug from collectors who were hoping for Sunset Boulevard instead, and the C-Tier reflects limitations in the source material rather than a bad job by Kino.
