Tom Courtenay stars in this universally acclaimed film from the 60s, directed by John Schlesinger (Midnight Cowboy). As William Terrence Fisher (Billy Liar), Courtenay delivers a star-making performance as a man escaping an unsympathetic working-class family, demanding fiancées, and an insecure job at an undertakers by retreating into a world of fantasy. When Liz (an early, charismatic turn from Julie Christie) enters his life, Billy is offered a real chance to leave his past behind. Scripted by Keith Waterhouse from his own novel, Billy Liar is a standout British ‘New Wave’ comedy, blending visual and verbal wit with a poignant rumination on the futility of dreams.

Key Features/Benefits

• Includes both 4K Ultra HD and standard Blu-ray formats.
• Collector's Edition packaging and contents.
• Region A compatible.
• Run time of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Contents

This Collector's Edition includes:

• 4K Ultra HD Disc
• Blu-ray Disc
• 64-page booklet
• Poster
• Calendar

Bonus Features

This release features extensive new and archival special features:

• NEW - Billy Liar: Alice Lowe and Danny Leigh in Conversation
• NEW - The Women of Billy Liar by Samira Ahmed
• Audio commentary with John Schlesinger, Tom Courtenay and Julie Christie
• Audio commentary by Kat Ellinger
• Remembering Billy Liar with Tom Courtenay and Helen Fraser
• Interview with Richard Ayode
• A look through the Keith Waterhouse Archive with British Library Curator Zoe Wilcox
• Interview with Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley

Specifications

• Format: 4K, Blu-ray
• Edition: Collector's Edition
• Actors: Tom Courtenay, Wilfred Pickles, Ethel Griffies, Mona Washbourne
• Director: John Schlesinger
• Language: English
• Rated: Parental Guidance
• Run Time: 1 hour and 39 minutes
• Release Date: August 3, 2026
• Studio: STUDIOCANAL

Experience this essential piece of British cinema history in stunning 4K quality with this comprehensive Collector's Edition.