Release Details

• Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, French, Spanish
• Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
• Run Time: 148 minutes
• Rating: R (for language, graphic violence, and two scenes of strong sexual content)
• Digital Street Date: April 21, 2026
• Physical Street Date: April 21, 2026

The Film

Directed by Barry Levinson and based on the novel by Lorenzo Carcaterra, Sleepers features an all-star ensemble cast led by Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Brad Pitt, Kevin Bacon, and Jason Patric. The film blends crime, drama, and courtroom elements into a harrowing narrative about trauma, justice, and revenge.

Upon release, the film was noted for its intense subject matter and strong performances, earning a nomination for Best Original Dramatic Score at the 69th Academy Awards.

About the Story

Sleepers follows four boys growing up in a rough New York neighbourhood whose lives are forever changed after a prank goes tragically wrong. Sent to a juvenile detention facility, they endure horrific abuse at the hands of those meant to supervise them—an experience that leaves lasting scars.

Years later, as adults, the friends are drawn back together when an opportunity arises to confront their past. What unfolds is a complex story of vengeance, justice, and moral ambiguity, supported by a loyal priest who plays a pivotal role in their plan.

Dark, emotional, and thought-provoking, Sleepers remains one of the most memorable crime dramas of the 1990s.

Special Features

The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and digital release include new bonus content that dives into the making of the film:

• The Making of Sleepers: A Conversation with Barry Levinson (NEW)
  Explore the creative process behind the film, from adapting the novel to designing its distinctive visual style.
• ** Sleepers: The Art of Casting with Director Barry Levinson (NEW)**
  A closer look at how the film’s acclaimed ensemble cast was assembled and brought to life.

With its powerful performances, emotionally charged story, and unflinching look at trauma and justice, Sleepersremains a compelling and difficult film that continues to resonate. This new 4K Ultra HD release offers fans the opportunity to revisit the film with enhanced picture quality and fresh insights from its director.

For collectors and fans of hard-hitting dramas, this anniversary edition is a significant and worthwhile addition to any home media library.

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Release Details

• Ultra HD Blu-ray Languages: English, Spanish, French
• Ultra HD Blu-ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
• Run Time: 138 minutes
• Rating: PG
• Digital Street Date: February 17, 2026
• Physical Street Date: February 17, 2026

The Film

Directed by Alan J. Pakula and written by William Goldman, All the President’s Men is based on the 1974 non-fiction book by journalists Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward. The film stars Academy Award winners Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman, alongside an impressive supporting cast that includes Jack Warden, Martin Balsam, Hal Holbrook, and Jason Robards.

Upon its original release, the film was both a critical and commercial success, earning eight Academy Award nominations and winning four. Its wins included Best Supporting Actor for Jason Robards, Best Adapted Screenplay for William Goldman, Best Art Direction, and Best Sound.

In recognition of its lasting impact, All the President’s Men was selected in 2010 for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as a film that is “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”

About the Story

The film dramatizes the true story of Washington Post reporters Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, whose investigation into a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex uncovers a massive political scandal. Their reporting ultimately leads to the resignation of President Richard Nixon, marking one of the most significant moments in American political history.

Tense, methodical, and deeply immersive, the film remains a benchmark for journalism dramas and political thrillers.

Special Features

The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and digital release include a mix of new and previously released bonus content:

• All the President’s Men: The Film and its Influence (NEW)
• Woodward and Bernstein: A Journalism Masterclass (NEW)
• Woodward and Bernstein: Lighting the Fire
• Telling the Truth About Lies
• Out of the Shadows: The Man Who Was Deep Throat
• Jason Robards on “Dinah!”

With its meticulous storytelling, iconic performances, and real-world significance, All the President’s Men remains as compelling today as it was upon release. This new 4K Ultra HD edition offers fans the definitive way to experience the film, complete with enhanced visuals and insightful bonus features that explore its legacy and influence.

For collectors and cinephiles, this release is not just a restoration but a preservation of a film that helped define an era of political cinema.

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