Gena Rowlands' DVD and Blu-ray catalog is a curated collection of American cinema's most emotionally honest performances. Her Cassavetes collaborations have received definitive releases through Criterion and other labels, and mainstream titles like The Notebook have introduced her to new generations of viewers via disc.
Browse our Gena Rowlands DVD and Blu-ray collection below — independent classics, acclaimed dramas, and essential American cinema.
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Gena Rowlands DVD & Blu-ray Highlights
The Criterion Collection has done more than any other label to preserve and celebrate Gena Rowlands' legacy on disc. A Woman Under the Influence, Opening Night, and Faces have all received Criterion releases with extensive restoration and supplementary material. Gloria (1980) received a solid Sony DVD release. The Notebook (New Line DVD and Blu-ray) introduced her to an enormous audience and remains one of the most-watched discs in her catalog.
Best Gena Rowlands DVDs & Blu-rays for Collectors
Essential picks: A Woman Under the Influence (Criterion Collection), Opening Night (Criterion Collection), Gloria (Sony DVD), Night on Earth (Criterion Collection — featuring her best segment), and The Notebook (New Line Blu-ray). The Cassavetes boxset from Criterion, which collects multiple Rowlands collaborations, is the definitive acquisition for serious collectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Gena Rowlands' Cassavetes films on Blu-ray?
Several have received Blu-ray releases through Criterion and other specialty labels. The Criterion Collection's Cassavetes releases are the gold standard for these films on home video.
What is Gena Rowlands' most accessible film for new viewers?
Gloria (1980) and The Notebook (2004) are the most accessible entry points. For those ready to go deeper, A Woman Under the Influence is the essential masterwork.