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The 1993 film “The Remains of the Day” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 21st, 2023 via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.  The film, based on a novel (written by Kazuro Ishiguro) was nominated for 8 Academy Awards and was directed by James Ivory.  It starred Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Christopher Reeve, James Fox, and Peter Vaughan.

The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range along with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 Stereo lossless sound mixes.  The release will not include a Blu-ray Disc counterpart.  It will contain a digital code (copy) of the film.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder over at retailers Best Buy and Walmart.  The bonus materials set to be included with the release [on the 4K disc] are listed below.

• Audio Commentary with Director James Ivory, Producer Ismail Merchant, and Actress Emma Thompson
• Love and Loyalty: The Making of The Remains of the Day Featurette
• The Remains of the Day: The Filmmakers Journey Featurette
• Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England’s Fatal Flaw Featurette
• 7 Deleted Scenes with Optional Director’s Commentary
• Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full details about the upcoming 4K physical release of this film.

 

 

PRESS RELEASE:

 

THE ACCLAIMED MODERN CLASSIC
CELEBRATES ITS 30^TH ANNIVERSARY

DEBUTING ON 4K ULTRA HD™ FEBRUARY 21^ST

 

Oscar®-winners Anthony Hopkins (1991, Best Actor, The Silence of the Lambs) and Emma Thompson (1992, Best Actress, Howards End) reunite with the acclaimed Merchant Ivory filmmaking team for this extraordinary and moving story of blind devotion and repressed love. Hopkins stars as Stevens, the perfect English butler – an ideal carried by him to fanatical lengths – as he serves his master, Lord Darlington, beautifully played by James Fox (The Servant). Darlington, like many other members of the British establishment in the 1930s, is duped by the Nazis into trying to establish a rapport between themselves and the British government. Thompson stars as the estate’s housekeeper, a high-spirited, strong-minded young woman who watches the goings-on upstairs with horror. Despite her apprehensions, she and Stevens gradually fall in love, though neither will admit it, and only give vent to their charged feelings via fierce arguments.

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4K ULTRA HD DISC

• Feature presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, approved by director James IvoryDolby Atmos audio + 5.1 + 2-Channel Surround
• Special Features:
  • Audio Commentary with Director James Ivory, Producer Ismail Merchant, and Actress Emma Thompson
  • Love and Loyalty: The Making of The Remains of the Day Featurette
  • The Remains of the Day: The Filmmakers Journey Featurette
  • Blind Loyalty, Hollow Honor: England’s Fatal Flaw Featurette
  • 7 Deleted Scenes with Optional Director’s Commentary
  • Theatrical Trailer

This 4K UHD release does not include a Blu-ray™

Directed By: James Ivory
Produced By: Mike Nichols, John Calley, Ismail Merchant
Screenplay By: Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Based on the Novel By: Kazuro Ishiguro
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, James Fox and Christopher Reeve

Run Time: Approx. 134 minutes
Rating: PG for some themes
4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.39:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 & 2-Channel Surround DTS-HD MA