Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - Firestarter (1984)

R1 America - Image Entertainment/Universal Pictures Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Snapper Case Notes: Currently OOP. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R1 America - Universal Pictures Extras: Theatrical Trailer Subtitles: Spanish and French Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: NTSC Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Also available in the Firestarter Two-Movie Collection with Firestarter 2: Rekindled. Also contains English closed-captioning. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 France - MGM Home Entertainment Subtitles: Dutch, English HoH, French, German HoH, Greek, Italian, and Spanish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Polish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Dvd title "Firestarter: Charlie". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page	Buy this disc from Amazon France
R2 Germany - MGM Home Entertainment Subtitles: Dutch, English HoH, French, German HoH, Greek, Italian, and Spanish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Polish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Dvd title "Der Feuerteufel". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Holland - MGM Home Entertainment Subtitles: Dutch, English HoH, French, German HoH, Greek, Italian, and Spanish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Polish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Italy - MGM Home Entertainment Subtitles: Dutch, English HoH, French, German HoH, Greek, Italian, and Spanish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Polish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Dvd title "Fenomeni Paranormali Incontrollabili". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Scandinavia - Scanbox Entertainment Extras: Cast (text) - David Keith (1 page) - Drew Barrymore (1 page) - Heather Locklear (1 page) Bonus Trailers - Robinson Crusoe (1:30) - Eddie (2:01) - Lesser Propets (2:03) Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Text extras are in English. The trailers are in English without subtitles. Special thanks to Rewind user Åsmund_Utvik for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 Spain - MGM Home Entertainment Subtitles: Dutch, English HoH, French, German HoH, Greek, Italian, and Spanish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Polish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Dvd title "Ojos De Fuego". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Castle Home Video Extras: Theatrical Trailer (2:15) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Non-Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: Comes with a reproduction of the original film poster (53.4cm x 37cm, folded to fit case) featuring liner notes and production stills on the reverse of the poster. This is an NTSC to PAL transfer. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Scanbox Entertainment Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: Probably an NTSC to PAL transfer going on the RT. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R2 United Kingdom - Plan B Entertainment #4 Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray) DISC TWO (DVD) (1.) Audio Commentary with Mark L. Lester (2.) Audio commentary with Johnny Mains "Playing With Fire: The Making of Firestarter" documentary (52:40) "Tangerine Dream: Movie Music Memories with Johannes Schmoelling” featurette (17:07) "Johannes Schmoelling of Tangerine Dream Plays “Charlie’s Theme”" live performance (2:33) Theatrical Trailer (1:32) Radio Spots (4:34) Still Gallery (16 images) IN THE CASE Card slipcase Reversible cover Fold out poster Four postcard reproductions of lobby stills 24-page liner notes booklet “Twisted Firestarter: Bringing Charlie to Life” by Dr. Charlie Oughton Subtitles: English HoH Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Digipak Notes: Features a 2K scan from the interpositive. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
R4 Australia - MGM Home Entertainment Subtitles: Dutch, English HoH, French, German HoH, Greek, Italian, and Spanish Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Picture Format: Anamorphic TV System: PAL Soundtrack(s): English Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono German Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Polish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: R2

The Plan B UK dual-format edition is the best way to go.
CUTS:
- R1 America- Image Entertainment/Universal Pictures - No cuts.
- R1 America- Universal Pictures - No cuts.
- R2 France- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts (109:30 PAL).
- R2 Germany- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts (109:30 PAL).
- R2 Holland- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts (109:30 PAL).
- R2 Italy- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts (109:30 PAL).
- R2 Scandinavia- Scanbox Entertainment - No cuts (109:19)
- R2 Spain- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts (109:30 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Castle Home Video - No cuts (114:02 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Scanbox Entertainment - No cuts (114:02 PAL).
- R2 #4 United Kingdom- Plan B Entertainment - No cuts
- R4 Australia- MGM Home Entertainment - No cuts (109:30 PAL).
Do you own a release not listed? Then please visit our forums and let us know!
Comparison added by Craig on 19/07/01
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 13/04/22

UPDATE LOG:

11/12/2013: Addition of the R1 Universal release.
30/08/2014: Updated availability of US release and addition of ASINs.
09/04/16 : RTs added to R2 (MGM) & R2 UK (Castle). R2 Italy & Spain added.
10/04/16: R2 UK (Scanbox), Germany & R4 (MGM) added.
25/06/18: Added the UK Plan B Entertainment dual format.
13/04/22: Added Scandinavia, capsaholic.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.

Rewind DVDCompare is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Amazon Europe S.a.r.l. Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.co.uk, amazon.com, amazon.ca, amazon.fr, amazon.de, amazon.it and amazon.es . As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Firestarter (1984)

CUTS:

UPDATE LOG: