Set in a then-future 1999, it follows Claire Tourneur (Solveig Dommartin) as she pursues a mysterious stranger (William Hurt) across the globe while a nuclear satellite threatens to crash into Earth.

The film is arguably just as famous for its music as its visuals. Wenders asked his favorite artists to imagine what they would sound like 10 years into the future.

If you are looking at the release (specifically the acclaimed Criterion Collection edition), here is what makes this particular version and film so significant: The "Uncut" Vision

For decades, audiences only saw a "butchered" 2.5-hour theatrical version that Wenders famously called the "Reader’s Digest" cut. The (nearly 5 hours) restores the film's intended rhythm, humor, and depth.

Wim Wenders’ 1991 masterpiece, , is often described as the "ultimate road movie." It is a massive, globetrotting epic that blends science fiction, romance, and a prescient look at our digital future.