No verified version of a "24-minute deleted cut" of Eyes Wide Shut exists on Reddit or elsewhere; the claim remains a persistent urban legend and conspiracy theory. While Reddit communities like r/StanleyKubrick and r/EyesWideShut frequently discuss "missing" footage, the film's producer Jan Harlan and actress Nicole Kidman have both stated that the theatrical version is the final cut Stanley Kubrick intended. The Mythology of the "Missing 24 Minutes"
of cloaked figures in the U.S. theatrical (R-rated) release to obscure sexual acts and avoid an NC-17 rating. This was done without removing any actual footage, and the "unrated" version has since been released on platforms like Netflix Commonly Cited (But Unverified) Deleted Content Despite the official denials, Reddit threads eyes wide shut deleted scenes reddit verified
: One of the more notable omissions, this scene involves a more extensive monologue from a prostitute (played by Leelee Sobieski), elaborating on her life choices and perspective. This scene was reportedly cut for pacing reasons. No verified version of a "24-minute deleted cut"