- The Criterion Collection DVD is presented in 1.85:1, whilst the Criterion Blu-ray is presented in 1.78:1. According to the Blu-ray insert, the latter is the director's preferred ratio.
- Home video versions released in 2001 omit direct reference to Cincinnati Country Day school, after school officials complained about the images depicted of the student body. In the scene where Caroline is being interrogated after her arrest, the theatrical version has her answering the question "Are you in school?" with "Cincinnati Country Day." On home video, she simply answers, "yes." The camera is behind her, so her mouth isn't seen on-screen, but there is a notable pause before the next bit of dialogue.
- The European DVD features 24 deleted scenes, including:
- A scene at Manolo's house. Manolo is paranoid that the Cartel is after him
- An extended scene between Manolo and Javier in the car, where Javier asks Manolo to keep his mouth shut about the Cartel
- The assassin buying some hi-tech gadgets, including a cell-phone that can not be tapped (probably the one he later uses to communicate with Helena during his assassination attempt)
- A scene where Judge Wakefield and Carlos Ayala's defence attorney meet at the congress party, showing that the two are old friends
- A sequence of Helena going to a fancy party
- An extended scene between Helena and Arnie Metzger
- Two short scenes involving Manolo and Javier bringing Salma Hayek to the drug lord
- An alternate scene of Helena visiting Carlos in prison
- A scene where Helena tries to pawn her paintings
- A scene where Helena discusses something over her cell-phone
- An alternate sequence of Judge Wakefield looking for Caroline, involving Seth.
- A scene where Helena asks Arnie to introduce her to the Obregón Cartel
- A scene where Helena visits the factory where the cocaine dolls are made
- A scene where Judge Wakefield searches Caroline's room for drugs, finding some in her diary
- Three scenes involving Helena having to smuggle drugs into the US, as a test for the Obregón Cartel. She ends up not doing it.
- Helena meeting the Obregón assassin at the playground
- Judge Wakefield taking a stoned Caroline home after he found her. She tells him that she did it all because of a 'school assignment'.
- Javier meeting Judge Wakefield after the drug bust
- Javier meeting with Obregón, asking him for lights at baseball fields. He agrees.
- Gordon sitting in the surveillance van in front of the Ayala residence with his new partner, listening to Carlos telling someone over the phone that they are 'back in business' and 'completely untouchable'
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