Several DVD releases (specifically the 1999 "Revelation Edition" used for many EN-FR rips) contain the "director’s commentary" and, crucially, . Streaming versions sometimes cut split-second reaction shots to achieve a lower age rating in certain territories. The DVD rip is unrated in spirit—keeping all of Milo the dog's insane tricks and the prison dance sequence intact.

On a budget of roughly $23 million, it grossed over $350 million worldwide, cementing Carrey's status as the biggest comedy star of the era. Dark Origins: