• NEW 4K DIGITAL RESTORATION OF THE FILM, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack on the Blu-ray
• Trailer - original restored trailer for Midnight Cowboy. In English, not subtitled. (2 min).
• Audio Commentary - this audio commentary features director John Schlesinger and producer Jerome Hellman and was recorded in 1991. To be perfectly clear, this is not the same commentary that MGM commissioned and included on the Collector's Edition DVD release and the first Blu-ray release of Midnight Cowboy. Most older collectors will remember that back in the days the commentary was included on Criterion's LD release of the film.
• 1. "Highly stylized"
• 2. Bus rides
• 3. New Yorkers
• 4. Casting and rehearsals
• 5. Double entendre
• 6. "Strange, stone behavior"
• 7. Bad memories
• 8. Desperation
• 9. "The X-flat"
• 10. Three-day party
• 11. "Money, power, and sex"
• 12. tough scene
• 13. Black jokes
Thirty-Firth Anniversary Documentaries - the two documentaries that are presented here were produced by MGM for the thirty-fifth anniversary DVD release of Midnight Cowboy from 2004. Both are also included on the first Blu-ray release of the film.

Michael Childers - in this brand new program, Michael Childers, life partner of John Schlesinger and his assistant during the shooting of Midnight Cowboy, recalls his initial encounter with the director and discusses the production history of the film. Included in the program are vintage stills that Mr. Childers took during the shooting process. The program was created exclusively for Criterion. In English, not subtitled. (14 min).
Adam Holender - in this brand new video essay, cinematographer Adam Holender discusses in great detail the visual style of Midnight Cowboy and specifically how light was treated in various key sequences to get the right ambience. Also, there are excellent comments about specific location shots as well as unique lensing choices. Fantastic information. The essay was created exclusively for Criterion in February 2018. In English, not subtitled. (26 min).
The Crowd Around the Cowboy - this short vintage documentary film was shot and directed by Finnish cinematographer Jeri Sopanen (My Dinner with André) who was present during the production of Midnight Cowboy in 1969. It contains raw footage and behind-the-scenes material. The film is sourced from a print held by the National Film and Television Archive. In English, not subtitled. (9 min).
John Schlesinger -
• 1. Interview - in this archival interview, John Schlesinger discusses the manner in which homosexuality is represented in his work, with some interesting observations about Darling and Sunday Bloody Sunday, and the nature and personality of Jon Voight's iconic character in Midnight Cowboy. The interview was conducted by Merle Goldberg for BAFTA Los Angeles in 2000. In English, not subtitled. (16 min).
  2. BAFTA Tribute - a collection of excerpts from BAFTA's tribute to John Schlesinger on May 19, 2002, at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, featuring producer and studio executive David Picker and actors Jon Voight and Dustin Hoffman. Mr. Voight's recollections about the era and social climate in which Midnight Cowboy emerged are particularly interesting. In English, not subtitled. (34 min).
Jon Voight -

• 1. The David Frost Show - in this archival interview, Jon Voight explains how he entered the film business after he initially tried to have a career as a stand-up comedian, and discusses his early 'accent roles' and his involvement with Midnight Cowboy. The interview was conducted in 1970. In English, not subtitled. (15 min).
• 2. Screen Tests - presented here is a collection of hilarious vintage screen tests for Midnight Cowboy in which Jon Voight does a series of improvisations. The tests were conducted by screenwriter Waldo Salt. In English, not subtitled. (7 min).
Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey - this archival documentary film, which was nominated for Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, focuses on the life and legacy of screenwriter Waldo Salt. It was produced by Eugene Corr and Robert Hillmann in 1990. In English, not subtitled. (58 min).
Leaflet - an illustrated leaflet featuring an essay by critic Mark Harris and technical credits.

A "cowboy," Joe Buck, moves to New York City from Texas to make his fortune as a hustler servicing rich Park Avenue women. Shortly after arriving, he is hustled by homeless con man Ratzo Rizzo, who had said he would manage him for a $20 fee. Bent on getting his money back, Buck finds the rapidly deteriorating Rizzo, ends up feeling sorry for him, and moving into Rizzo's room in an abandoned building to care for him. The two remain hopeful of striking it rich with Rizzo managing Buck's career, but it soon becomes obvious that they are no match for the urban jungle.