Blade Runner Release Year
The original Blade Runner film premiered in 1982. It was directed by Ridley Scott and adapted from Philip K. Dick's novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?. The movie is widely recognized as a landmark science fiction film.
Key Facts About the 1982 Release
Blade Runner was released in the United States on June 25, 1982. The theatrical version included a voiceover narration and a happy ending, which were later removed in subsequent cuts.
Later Versions and Final Cut
Ridley Scott supervised a director's cut in 1992 and a final cut in 2007. The final cut removed the studio-imposed voiceover and altered the ending. Learn more about the film's history on IMDb.
