Is the 4K version worth it over the Blu-ray?

Yes if you have a 4K TV with HDR. The native 4K image and Dolby Atmos mix are a clear step up from the included Blu-ray.

Does it include a digital copy?

The package lists a limited-time digital offer, but the redemption code had to be entered by 9/30/2019. Treat it as a two-disc set.

One 4K Ultra HD disc and one Blu-ray disc, Region A. Running time is 140 minutes.

Do I need to read the book first?

No. The film stands alone, though readers will catch more of the references.

Is it suitable for kids?

It is rated PG-13 for sci-fi action and some language. It suits older children and teens more than young kids.

Will it play on a standard Blu-ray player?

The Blu-ray disc will. The 4K disc needs a 4K Ultra HD player and a compatible TV.

Where is the Ready Player One (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray) cheapest?

At Darkside Records, for $14.99, 52% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Ready Player One (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings.

Where can I buy the Ready Player One (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)?

13 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, stmediagroup, Tradepost Entertainment, Walmart, Amoeba Music.

Ready Player One (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)

Best price now

$14.99at Darkside RecordsChecked Nov 5

52% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 13 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 523 ratings

Buyers rate it highly, mostly on the strength of the 4K picture and Atmos sound. Some find the film itself less satisfying than its spectacle.

What people mention

Picture qualityPraisedOwners call the 4K transfer sharp and colorful, with HDR that makes the OASIS scenes pop.
SoundPraisedThe Dolby Atmos track is described as immersive, with effects moving overhead during action scenes.
StoryMixedSome viewers find the plot thin and the characters underdeveloped next to the visuals.
Digital codeCriticisedThe included digital movie offer expired in 2019, so buyers should not count on it.
ReferencesMixedThe pop-culture Easter eggs delight fans but can distract or overwhelm other viewers.

About the Ready Player One (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)

Ready Player One is a science fiction action adventure directed by Steven Spielberg, based on Ernest Cline's novel of the same name. It is set in 2045, when the world is on the brink of chaos and collapse. People find refuge in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by James Halliday (Mark Rylance).

When Halliday dies, he leaves his fortune to the first person to find a digital Easter egg hidden in the OASIS. Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) joins the contest and is pulled into a fast-moving treasure hunt through a fantastical universe of mystery, discovery and danger.

This release includes a 4K Ultra HD disc and a Blu-ray disc. It also came with a limited-time digital movie offer, and the redemption code had to be entered by 9/30/2019.

Format

4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray

Discs

Region

Running time

140 minutes

Director

Steven Spielberg

Cast

Tye Sheridan, Mark Rylance

Genre

Science fiction action adventure