Yleisöversio

Yleisöversio is a Finnish term used to denote the version of a film, television program, video game or other media that is intended for the general public. The word combines yleisö (audience, public) and versio (version). In everyday usage, yleisöversio refers to the standard release that is suitable for broad audiences and complies with common content guidelines and rating systems.

The concept sits alongside other specialized cuts such as ohjaajan versio (director’s cut) and laajennettu/epäsovittu versio (extended or festival edition). A yleisöversio is typically edited to fit typical runtimes and to meet domestic broadcast or distribution standards, often involving adjustments to language, violence, or other sensitive content to ensure wide accessibility. It is generally the version shown in cinemas and offered to the general public on home video or streaming platforms, while other cuts may be released later for collectors, festivals, or niche audiences.

In practice, the differences between a yleisöversio and other cuts vary by production and country. The label signals broad accessibility rather than a fixed artistic approach, and it is used primarily for marketing and cataloging purposes. While the term is most common in Finnish media discourse around film and television, it can also appear in discussions of other media formats when a standard, publicly accessible version exists alongside restricted or alternate editions.