- In order to obtain a PG certificate by the BBFC in the UK, 34 seconds were edited for the theatrical version.
- The boars killing the midwife early in the film was cut entirely.
- The scene of Bavmorda turning people into pigs was toned down. One shot of Madmartigan's transformation was cut, and a shot of Sorsha collapsing to the ground was cut.
- Also, during the fight at the castle towards the end, Willow zaps the troll with his wand, and 2 creatures emerge from its skin. In the UK version of this film, the bit where the creatures quickly rip the skin off of the troll is missing.
- General Kael's stabbing of Airk was shortened.
- Some of the bloodiest moments in the fight between Madmartigan and Kasel were cut. Also, cut was the second sword thrust into General Kael when Madmartigan steps on the sword and drives it through him.
- Shots of Raziel punching Bavmorda in the face was cut and Bavmorda strangling Raziel was shortened.
- The distributors also reduced the redness of the blood in some fight scenes and toned down certain sound effects. The film was only available in the UK in this censored form until 2002, when the BBFC passed the film uncut with a PG rating.
- The theatrical and VHS releases have the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer opening logo. But, on 2001 DVD release: the MGM logo are removed. However, the MGM logo has been restored on 2013 and 2019 Blu-ray, DVD and Digital.
- A deleted scene took place after Willow met Fin Raziel (as the muskrat) on the island. They left back on the boat, where a massive storm took place courtesy of Bavmorda's magic. Eventully, Willow is pulled under water and attacked by a fish/shark creature. A piece of the scene is shown in the "Making of Willow" documentary available on the DVD. Willow's hair is also noticibly wet when back on land.
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