theatrical cut

Standard cinema version

The theatrical cut is the version of a film released to cinemas, as opposed to later home video releases that may restore deleted scenes or alter content.

Directors sometimes prefer longer cuts, but theatrical releases are typically trimmed for runtime or rating requirements.

The theatrical cut was twenty minutes shorter than the director's cut.

Opposites
version length/completeness

theatrical cutextended edition

Lengthened release with extras

extended cut · director's cut · uncut version · special edition · ultimate edition

release context/intent

theatrical cutdirector's cut

Filmmaker's intended version

workprint · fan edit

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G