Any fan of the Star Trek film series knows about the various recuts across various formats. Here, for the OCD Star Trek fans (don't be ashamed to admit it), here is a list of the officially released recuts, and what sources are best for your personal enjoyment.
Star Trek: The Motion Picture -
1979 Theatrical Cut
Best Source - 2009 Blu-Ray &/or HDTV broadcast version.
Bonus - Widescreen Laserdisc for theatrical sound mix
1983 Television Cut
Best Original Broadcast Source - 1983 Laserdisc
Best(Only) Widescreen Source - FanFiltiration Restored Version
2001 Director's Cut
Best Source - 2001 DVD
Star Trek The Wrath of Khan -
1982 Theatrical Cut
Best Source - HDTV broadcast and/or 2009 Blu-Ray
1984 Television Cut
Best Source - Torrents can be found easily
2001 Director's Cut
Best Source - 2001 DVD or iTunes download.
Star Trek III The Search for Spock -
No major changes known, go with the blu ray.
Star Trek IV The Voyage Home -
International Cut - Certain international DVD's and VHS's.
US Theatrical Cut - Blu-Ray or HDTV version.
Star Trek V The Final Frontier -
No known changes - go with the Blu-Ray.
Star Trek VI The Undiscovered Country -
1991 Theatrical Cut - Blu Ray
1992 Home Video Version - 1999 single disc DVD
2001 Revised Cut - 2001 DVD
Star Trek Generations -
Blu-Ray - No changes known
Star Trek First Contact -
Blu-Ray - No changes known
Star Trek Insurrection -
Blu Ray - No changes known
Star Trek Nemesis -
Blu-Ray - No changes known,
Happy hunting, my friends.
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