Bridget Jones's Baby DVD Review: Worth Buying?

Bridget Jones's Baby (DVD, Universal)

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The short version

Buy it if

Fans of the first two Bridget Jones films
Viewers who like British romantic comedies with a big ensemble cast

Skip it if

You want a fresh story rather than more of the same formula
You care about substantial bonus features

What owners like

Zellweger slips straight back into the role
Strong supporting cast, with Emma Thompson singled out
Plenty of laughs from sharp timing and editing
Clean, colorful picture in disc reviews

Common complaints

Predictable, familiar story built on contrivances
Bridget does not grow much as a character
Middle stretch drags for some critics
Extras are short and add little

Based on Universal's film page, Wikipedia's summary of critical reception, Den of Geek's film review, and High Def Digest and DVD Talk disc reviews of the Blu-ray and DVD release..

Research scores

Does the job 7.0 fans get the returning cast and solid laughs, though critics found the story predictable

Quality 6.5 clean picture in disc reviews, but short extras and a familiar plot

Ease of use 8.0 a standard DVD that plays in any DVD player

Value 7.5 low price, though the four film collection gives more for fans

Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.

Ownership

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What it does

The 2016 third Bridget Jones film on DVD, with Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Patrick Dempsey.

Bridget, now in her forties, is pregnant and unsure whether Mark Darcy or new arrival Jack is the father
Written by Helen Fielding, Dan Mazer and Emma Thompson
Disc release extras include an alternate ending, deleted and alternate scenes, a gag reel and a making of featurette
Also sold as a Blu-ray and DVD combo and in a four film Bridget Jones DVD collection

Worth owning for fans of the series who want the whole story on the shelf, since the returning cast and Emma Thompson's supporting turn land plenty of laughs. The trade-off is a familiar, predictable plot and fairly thin extras, so casual viewers may be happy with a single watch.

How it compares

Bridget Jones's Baby (Blu-ray + DVD)Better if you have a Blu-ray player and want the sharper picture, with a DVD included$

Bridget Jones: The Complete 4-Film Collection (DVD)Better value if you want the whole series on disc$$

Specs

Format: DVD
Studio: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Year: 2016
Disc release: December 13, 2016
Runtime: 123 minutes
Rating: R, for language, sex references and some nudity
Director: Sharon Maguire
Cast: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Patrick Dempsey, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, Emma Thompson, Ed Sheeran

Questions

How long is Bridget Jones's Baby?

Universal lists it at 2 hours 3 minutes.

What is Bridget Jones's Baby rated?

R, for language, sex references and some nudity.

Is Bridget Jones's Baby the third film?

Yes. It follows Bridget Jones's Diary and The Edge of Reason, and was followed by Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy in 2025.

How did critics rate Bridget Jones's Baby?

Reviews were mostly positive, with a 78 percent Rotten Tomatoes score and a mixed 59 on Metacritic.

What extras are on the disc?

Reviews of the disc release list an alternate ending, deleted and alternate scenes, a gag reel and a making of featurette.

Sources

Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.