OVERALL: Draw

- For the Ultimate Cut, the R1 LE is the only choice. It has also the theatrical version of the film, but only as a Digital copy, the best extras and all the episodes of the "Watchmen" series.
- For the Director's Cut, the R1 SE is the only choice. It has also the theatrical version of the film, but only as a Digital copy, and some extras.
- For the Theatrical version, The German, Spanish, and UK Special Editions since they are uncut and offer the best extras.

Details of the differences between the theatrical and director's cut can be found at Movie-Censorship.
Details of the differences between the director's and ultimate cut can be found at Movie-Censorship.

CUTS:

• R1 Director's Cut - Special Edition America- Warner Home Video - No cuts - Director's Cut (186:13 NTSC).
• R1 Fullscreen Edition America- Warner Home Video - No cuts - Theatrical version (161:53 NTSC).
• R1 The Ultimate Cut: Limited Edition America- Warner Home Video - No cuts - Ultimate Cut (215:08 NTSC)
• R1 Widescreen Edition America- Warner Home Video - No cuts - Theatrical version (161:53 NTSC).
• R2 Germany- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - Theatrical version (155:25 PAL).
• R2 Special Edition Germany- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - Theatrical version (155:25 PAL).
• R2 Spain- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - Theatrical version (155:25 PAL).
• R2 Special Edition Spain- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - Theatrical version (155:25 PAL).
• R2 Special Edition United Kingdom- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - Theatrical version (155:25 PAL)
• R6 China- CAV Warner Home Video - Yes - Theatrical version (150:11 PAL).
  The following has been cut:
  - Dr. Manhattan/Laurie's foreplay scene,
  - Dan/Laurie's living room sex scene,
  - Dan/Laurie's space ship sex scene and nudity scenes,
  - Most shots showing Manhattan's private part,
  - The scene in which a man's hands get cut off by a circular saw.

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Comparison added by Vincent_Bouche on 22/08/09
Comparison last updated by Rick_Curzon on 21/03/22

UPDATE LOG:

22/08/09: Initial entry.
21/03/10: Added US theatrical release runtime.
27/12/09: Added R1 single disc.
27/12/18: Movie-Censorship.
12/06/21: Added US Full, Germany SE, easter egg.
21/03/22: Dates.