The 115‑minute runtime is consistent across all legitimate uncut releases, from the 2004 DVD to the 2024 4K disc. Some online databases list runs of 110 minutes or 118 minutes, but these are errors or refer to other international edits. The true uncut NC‑17 version has always been .

Directed by Academy Award-winner Bernardo Bertolucci, stands as a monumental piece of provocative, cinephilic erotic drama. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the May 1968 Paris student riots , the film follows three young film lovers who isolate themselves in a Parisian apartment to explore their obsession with movies—and each other.

But for two decades, a war has been waged not on the barricades of the Latin Quarter, but in the editing suite. For fans searching for , you are not just looking for a movie. You are looking for the Holy Grail: the complete, uncensored, high-definition update that restores Bertolucci’s original, incendiary vision.

The film was released uncut with an NC-17 rating in the United States.

This special collector's edition (released in formats like 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray) is the ultimate way to watch the film for several reasons:

In several markets, the film underwent edits to meet local ratings standards. The restoration of deleted footage in the uncut version provides a more complete narrative experience:

If you have typed that string into a search bar—complete with the archaic "upd" shorthand for "update"—you are likely looking for the most complete, unedited, and high-definition version of Bertolucci’s vision. This article dissects what "uncut" actually means for this film, the history of censorship it endured, and what the latest 4K updates offer to the modern viewer.

The Modern "UPD" (Updates): Remasters and High-Definition Releases

: Look for releases marked as "NC-17" or "Unrated." Many uncut releases are explicitly labeled "Uncut Edition" or "Original NC-17 Version."