Get 3 months of Audible free - Get this deal
To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
Ships from
鶹.ca
鶹.ca
Ships from
鶹.ca
Sold by
鶹.ca
鶹.ca
Sold by
鶹.ca
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your wish lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.

WITHNAIL AND I BLU-RAY

Richard E. Grant (Actor), Bruce Robinson (Director) Format: Blu-ray
3.7 out of 5 stars 84 ratings
To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
Additional Blu-ray options Edition Discs
鶹 Price
New from Used from
Blu-ray
May 20 2025 		—
1
—
$48.91 —

Purchase options and add-ons

Frequently bought together

WITHNAIL AND I BLU-RAY
This item: WITHNAIL AND I BLU-RAY
$48.91
Get it by Saturday, Jun 28
In Stock
Ships from and sold by 鶹.ca.
+
THREE MUSKETEERS / THE FOUR MUSKETEERS: TWO FILMS BY RICHARD LESTER 4K UHD/BD [Blu-ray]
$72.90
Get it by Saturday, Jun 28
In Stock
Ships from and sold by 鶹.ca.
+
IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT 4K UHD/BLU-RAY
$55.05
Get it by Saturday, Jun 28
In Stock
Ships from and sold by 鶹.ca.
Total price:$00
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Choose items to buy together.

Customers who viewed this item also viewed

Page 1 of 1 Start again
Previous set of slides
  1. IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT 4K UHD/BLU-RAY
    Sidney Poitier
     
    Blu-ray
    $55.05
    Get it by Saturday, Jun 28
    FREE Shipping by 鶹
  2. CHUNGKING EXPRESS 4K UHD/BLU-RAY
    Brigitte Lin Ching Hsia
     
    Blu-ray
    $48.91
    Get it by Saturday, Jun 28
    FREE Shipping by 鶹
  4. HOW TO GET AHEAD IN ADVERTISING BLU-RAY
    Richard E. Grant
     
    Blu-ray
    $48.94
    Get it by Saturday, Jun 28
    FREE Shipping by 鶹
  5. KILLER OF SHEEP 4K UHD/BLU-RAY
    Henry Gayle Sanders
     
    Blu-ray
    $79.87
    Get it by Saturday, Jun 28
    FREE Shipping by 鶹
  6. BRAZIL 4K UHD/BLU-RAY
    Jonathan Pryce
     
    Blu-ray
    $70.85
    Get it by Saturday, Jun 28
    FREE Shipping by 鶹
Next set of slides

Product description

The ultimate cult British comedy, Bruce Robinson’s semi-autobiographical cinematic bender is a feast of delectably florid dialogue delivered with deadpan relish by stars Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann as, respectively, Withnail and “I,” a pair of perpetually soused, unemployed actors in 1960s London who, desperate to escape their nightmarishly grimy flat, embark on a hilariously misbegotten country getaway beset by menacing locals, bare cupboards, and a randy uncle—all of which they may be able to withstand as long as they don’t run out of alcohol. While Robinson’s dazzling script yields quotable moments galore, it’s the film’s bittersweet evocation of a friendship gradually unraveling that gives this beloved end-of-youth tale its lasting poignancy. DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES • New 4K digital restoration, supervised by director of photography Peter Hannan, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack • Two audio commentaries, one from 2020 featuring writer-director Bruce Robinson, and the other from 2001 featuring actors Ralph Brown and Paul McGann • New short program featuring Robinson and actor Richard E. Grant • Withnail and Us (1999), a documentary on the making of the film • British Film Institute Q&A from 2017 with Robinson and Grant • Stills gallery featuring photographs by artist Ralph Steadman • Trailer • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing • PLUS: An essay by critic David Cairns

Product details

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.5 x 16.97 x 13.87 cm; 95.25 g
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Bruce Robinson
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Blu-ray
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 47 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ May 20 2025
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Richard E. Grant
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Criterion Collection
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DXCFKR8H
  • Country of origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 84 ratings

Customer reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars
84 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Top reviews from Canada

  • Sean R
    5.0 out of 5 stars Withnail and I
    Reviewed in Canada on June 4, 2025
    Great version of my favourite film! I have watched Withnail & I at least 114 times officially, and this new version is a great addition to my collection.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Shawn D. Wakeling
    1.0 out of 5 stars Expensive!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2025
    Why are Criterion blu rays so damn expensive?!
    Helpful
     Report
  • Andrew McCaffrey
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourite films of all time
    Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2001
    Criterion has done a wonderful job with this DVD release of WITHNAIL & I. The picture looks sharp, the sound is clear, and the extras are a lot of fun. The biggest difference for me was that the only video version of this film I owned was the full-screen version that contains numerous edits. Watching this film uncut for the first time in years really pointed out how much I had been missing with the video version. Getting this DVD is definitely worth the money.
    The film itself is a joy to experience. While the plot cannot be accused of being overcomplicated, this simplicity is more than made up for in the wonderful characters and brilliant dialogue (virtually none of which can be quoted in an all-ages forum such as this). Loosely narrated by Paul McGann's "I" character, this film depicts a brief period in the life of two struggling actors as they attempt to find booze, drugs and jobs in the dying days of the 1960s. The movie covers a wide spectrum from some scenes featuring the funniest lines that you'll ever hear to small touching moments that are surprisingly moving. This is highly recommended to anyone who enjoys good moviemaking.
    Every character in the picture is superbly acted and written for. It's a testament to Bruce Robinson's directing skills that the characters compliment each other so well instead of clashing and overbearing the others as could so easily have happened. The secondary characters work as well as the leads and each one adds their unique flavour to the mixture. Robinson doesn't make the mistake of giving the smaller parts too much on-screen time and having them overstay their welcome. Each character says and does no more than they need to and leaves everyone wanting more.
    Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann are perfectly cast in their roles. Each bile-covered insult roles off of Grant's tongue as if he'd been swearing at McGann all his life. It's amazing that Grant is a teetotaler in real life and was relying on pure skill for most of his inspiration. Excellent acting.
    The documentary that is included on the DVD is 30 minutes long and quite excellent. There are interviews with Richard E. Grant (Withnail), Paul McGann (...& I), Bruce Robinson (writer/director), Ralph Brown (Danny) and a host of other people related to the production. It's a funny and enthralling look at the people and ideas behind the film. Just fast-forward through the trainspotters.
    6 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • the wizard of uz
    5.0 out of 5 stars I WILL NEVER PLAY THE DANE !
    Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2004
    This is one of the best British comedies of all time, however many people are underwhelmed upon seeing it, and can't understand what the fuss is all about. You either get it or you don't.
    I love it.
    (Though obviously not as much as Withnail cultists who have seen the film 20 plus times)
    Ok. Here's the story:
    Two chronically and hopelessly unemployed actors, Withnail (Richard Grant) and "I" (Paul Mc Gann) are living in absolute squalor in the London of the late 60's.
    Between booze, cursing their agents, and wonderfully witty banter they fight to keep their spirits up, but it's a losing battle.
    They come to the conclusion that they must escape The City to the countryside, even if only for a short while.
    Withnail arranges matters by sponging from his uncle, Monty, (Richard Griffiths) a raving homosexual queen who is also obviously insane.
    Needess to say the vacation turns out to be somewhat less than idyllic.
    But the real joy of watching this film does not come from the plot. The comedic situations arise out of the wonderfully nutty yet completely believable characters--perfectly acted by the cast. You really feel you've met these people, a sense of deja vu, especially if you were around in the late 60's.
    As to the dialogue, to call it brilliant is not high enough praise, This is one of the most quotable films, ever.
    At the end, Withnail, who clearly wants to die, delivers Hamlet's 'What a piece of work is man' speech. It's a touching moment in a comedy. Chaplin himself couldn't have made it more poignant.
    A cult classic in Europe, virtually unknown in the U.S.
    Don't miss out on this one!
    2 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Daniel S.
    4.0 out of 5 stars HOPES, ILLUSIONS AND DELUSIONS
    Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2001
    Another cult movie has just entered the Criterion collection : british writer-director Bruce Robinson's 1986 WITHNAIL AND I starring Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann, both excellent. Richard Griffith as the cousin Montague and Ralph Brown as " The Hippie Philosopher " are hilarious. This film is a valuable addition to your library if you like english comedies, the sixties or simply a smart movie.
    WITHNAIL AND I is greatly autobiographical. Bruce Robinson's 25 minutes interview featuring home movies and photographies shot in London in the mid-sixties is very instructive ; one understands soon that Withnail and ("I") Peter's life pictured in the movie has been the normal life of a large number of the english teenagers of the sixties. The character of "Withnail" played by an hallucinated Richard E. Grant, who in the real life doesn't drink alcoholic beverages, will certainly stay in the annals of Movie History.
    If WITHNAIL AND I moves us so much, it's because this nostalgic movie is about lost hopes, about the green pastures of our youth when the world was ready to be conquered and waiting for us. Withnail is a pathetic character who could have been a genius in any artistic domain but who didn't create anything because, after all, it wasn't so important.
    Apart of the Bruce Robinson interview ( look carefully at the level of the red wine in his glass... ), one will also find in this Criterion presentation a limited-edition of a poster, a theatrical trailer, liner notes by Robinson, various pre-production photos and english subtitles.
    A DVD zone nostalgy.
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • stighelmer
    3.0 out of 5 stars so I was quite disappointed. The rest of the package is fine
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    The item got to me on time, but it was supposed to contain a limited-edition collectible poster of the original film art, but it didn't! There was no mention in the item description that the poster is lacking, so I was quite disappointed. The rest of the package is fine, though - the disc condition matches the description, and apart from the lacking poster, I have no complaints.
    Report
  • Chris DiZio
    5.0 out of 5 stars A true cult classic on Criterion
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    Another must own for cult criterion collectors
    Report
  • Steve W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A better 'Hangover'
    Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2010
    Verified Purchase
    Unlike so many comedies that are merely a collection stock characters and increasingly outlandish incidents - like the recent buddy flick "The Hangover" - this is a movie with a brilliantly funny script and a compelling story. Like the aforementioned flick, though, this movie does involve significant alcohol consumption and a wild, lost weekend.

    I love how the movie starts. The two lads of the title ("I" is not named in the film) are two out-of-work actors in a serious rut. One morning "I" leaves the squalid apartment he shares with Withnail to seek sustenance (he's suffering the effects of booze and pills) at a nearby dive, but he's appalled by the disgusting food, the downtrodden patrons and the lurid tabloid headlines he glimpses from a neighbor's newspaper. He bolts from the place and heads back home, eager to discuss his insights into the miserable human condition with Withnail. But his pal's only concern is the lack of booze in the apartment. Meanwhile, the deteriorating state of this humble abode can no longer be ignored -- rats seem to have taken up residence amid the dirty dishes and rotting food in the kitchen, and basic necessities like heat are lacking. After a futile attempt to clean the kitchen, the two venture outside for some fresh air. Oh, but it is not the most pleasant of seasons in London. The clammy, drizzly weather further deflates their spirits. The local pub provides a brief respite until a thug threatens to beat them up, sending them scurrying out the door.

    But there is hope! Withnail's eccentric Uncle Monty loans them the key to his country house. A brief vacation in the country will surely get them out of the doldrums and help them forget that they haven't landed jobs in quite some time. Of course the holiday isn't as peaceful as planned. It's actually a nightmare, and the locals they meet up with are a tad eccentric.

    The script of this film (originally released in 1986) by writer-director Bruce Robinson keeps the funny lines coming one after another. Indeed, as other reviewers have noted, this is one of the most quotable movies ever, and I've managed to avoid mentioning a single one of them! You really must see this movie if you're a fan of acerbic British wit.

    Richard Grant is the bitter and always overly dramatic Withnail; Paul McGann is the saner counterpart to Withnail and provides the often humorous (but not overused) narration; and who could forget Richard Griffiths' great turn as Uncle Monty. Robinson says in the commentary that the film is badly shot, but I respectfully disagree. Despite the meager budget, Robinson does a fine job capturing the time and place (late 1960s England) and setting the mood for this film in various shots(the grimy apartment, the dreary streets of London, dark pubs, brief glimpses of beauty in the countryside, etc.).

    As funny as this movie is, there's an undercurrent of sadness. The two lead characters are struggling to find their way, and it becomes apparent that they're headed in opposite directions. The film ends with Withnail bidding farewell to his friend (who has finally landed a lead role in a play) in a downpour and quoting Hamlet, something you know he'll never be doing on the stage. Robinson says that he considered a far darker ending, which you can find out by watching the commentary of this great movie.
    Report
  • Geoffrey R. Balme
    5.0 out of 5 stars my best friend was withnail
    Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2006
    Verified Purchase
    I can't tell you how much this movie meant to me back in the late 80s when my friends and I traveled to thayer st. in providence to see it at the run down cinema. I've been looking for it for years since, and am indebted to Criterion for putting together a fine release.

    Very amusing and touching portrayal of late sixties drug era london.

    Grant is hysterical and reminded us all of our good friend, Kerry.
    While his favorite thing about the movie was how dirty the main characters were.
    Probably the best use of a Hendrix song in any soundtrack - as a wrecking ball destroys a building at the opening chords of "all along the watchtower".
    Brilliant.

    though I have to say after the many years it's been since I last saw it - the characters are a bit over the top - almost as if they are on a stage - Grant pulls off some of the most likeable verble ejaculations, but it's their drug addled friend Daniel who steals the show.

    I forgot to mention the lovely british countryside and the hilarious improbable love trist... but you'll see.

    drugs and rock and roll -- and unemployment were the themes and as such were those same themes we all were reliving 20 years to the future of this story.

    This criterion collection is a wonderful loving release - and I've long waited for it!
    Report
  • Big Sky Mind
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my must own movies
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    The offbeat humor, the strangeness of it. Richard Grant is phenomenal. I’m so glad I finally own a copy of this movie.
    Report