Film on DVD

[missprim]

Once a film has been released, how long is it before you can buy it on DVD or does it vary?

[emmie]

perhaps some that are on in cinema, are popular and will make money don't get released that early, but others that aren't that good go to dvd quite quickly, i must admit i am not sure.

[excelsior-1]

it varies, depending on the film. giant blockbuster will be released onto a dvd later than a less popular film. however, about six months is the maximum you have to wait for any film these days

[bibblebub]

As an example Sherlock Holmes 2 was in the cinema during January and the discs are released in the middle of May so a gap of 3 months. The Artist is due for release before the end of May which probably makes it slightly less than 3 months.

[bibblebub]

(oops - a month out with my calculations)

[ojread2]

and some aren't even shown in the cinema before release on DVD

[excelsior-1]

that is true, ojread2. if a film takes a dive at the american box office the distributors sometimes decide that a direct-to-dvd release in this country is the only option

[missprim]

Thanks for your answers.
I saw a trailer for a film starring Judi Dench called The Best Exotic Marilgold Hotel and it looks like the type of film I would enjoy but I don't like going to the cinema so hopefully I can buy it on DVD soon.

[HowardKennitby]

The average time has reduced significantly over the past decade due to piracy. Some B movies are almost immediately released on DVD.

[mickrog]

Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation


25th June b.....see link above

[chelle7272]

25th June according to Amazon

http://www.amazon.co....Digital/dp/B005ZCH9FC

[chelle7272]

oops sorry mickro, I forgot to press submit for ages :-/

[missprim]

Thank you, I will be ordering that.

[Hopey79]

The Best Marigold Hotel, is a great film, i am sure that you will love it. - i did.
Another recommend would be Salomn Fishing in the Yemen, watched this last night, and again throughly enjoyied it. - Good film without Violence (rariety these days).