OVERALL: Draw

Just make sure to get the 2-Disc edition. Note that the R1 DC includes two easter eggs not found on the other releases.

This film exists in three versions:
(1.) The original theatrical cut prepared by Warner's where they removed five minutes from George Lucas' preferred version. This version has never had a home video release (81 minutes NTSC = 78 minutes PAL).
(2.) George Lucas' preferred theatrical version. This version was released on VHS and Laserdisc (86 minutes NTSC = 83 minutes PAL).
(3.) The 2004 director's cut with additional, newly shot footage and CGI. All DVDs and BDs are of this version (89 minutes NTSC = 85 minutes PAL).

CUTS:

• R1 The George Lucas Director's Cut America- Warner Home Video - No cuts - Director's cut (88:31 NTSC)
• R1 The George Lucas Director's Cut - 2-Disc Edition America- Warner Home Video - No cuts - Director's Cut (88:22 NTSC)
• R2 Director's Cut Germany- Warner Home Video - No cuts - Director's cut (84:53 PAL)
• R2 Director's Cut Holland- Warner Home Video - No cuts - Director's cut (84:53 PAL)
• R2 Director's Cut United Kingdom- Warner Home Video - No cuts - Director's cut (84:53 PAL)
• R4 Director's Cut Australia- Warner Home Video - No cuts - Director's cut (84:53 PAL)

Do you own a release not listed? Then please visit our forums and let us know!

Comparison added by Noor_Razzak on 08/09/04
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 07/10/22

UPDATE LOG:

02/01/20: ASINs added RT of movie added to R2/4.
10/11/20: Added a note on versions, added Capsaholic, updated US.
07/10/22: Dates.