Edward Scissorhands

PG-13

Released Dec 7, 1990

1h 45m

Holiday

Fantasy

Comedy

Drama

Romance

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A scientist (Vincent Price) builds an animated human being -- the gentle Edward (Johnny Depp). The scientist dies before he can finish assembling Edward, though, leaving the young man with a freakish appearance accentuated by the scissor blades he has instead of hands. Loving suburban saleswoman Peg (Dianne Wiest) discovers Edward and takes him home, where he falls for Peg's teen daughter (Winona Ryder). However, despite his kindness and artistic talent, Edward's hands make him an outcast.

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Critics Consensus

The first collaboration between Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, Edward Scissorhands is a magical modern fairy tale with gothic overtones and a sweet center.

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Henry Sheehan

Chicago Reader

Edward Scissorhands is a flashy and entertaining apologia from an artist who has not accumulated enough work to justify such self-concern.

Rated: 3/4

May 24, 2022

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Marc Lee

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Burton's modern fairytale has an almost palpably personal feel: it is told gently, subtly and with infinite sympathy for an outsider who charms the locals but then inadvertently arouses their baser instincts.

Rated: 5/5

Dec 17, 2014

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

An original movie, though not Tim Burton's best.

Jun 17, 2008

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

For a guy who has made some really great movies, this is very much one of Burton’s best and most heart-wrenching.

Sep 5, 2024

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Alan Jones

Radio Times

The finale packs an unforgettable emotional wallop, assisted by Danny Elfman's gloriously magical score.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 9, 2024

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Kristy Strouse

Cinematic Lovelies

This is one of Burton’s best and it’s one of aesthetic power and emotional resonance. It’s a magical odyssey of invention and human emotion, with a distinguishable tone and look. This one is for the weirdos.

Aug 31, 2023

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Christian K

Memorable production design and score, the story and performances are as campy as can be. I just was not able to get with the core of this movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/14/24

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Romina T

Una peli con un gran mensaje.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/15/24

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Yuki Y

The aesthetic of the movie is just absolutely beautiful and I love the plot. I just think they should have added another tag since I absolutely cried my eyes off because of this movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/14/24

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Amalie H

I love this movie, edward is just so sweet and the acting is great<33 also the vibe and aesthetic of the movie is just so nice, i recommend watching it

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/29/24

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andy b

Goofy. How does he wipe his butt?

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/26/24

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Bee O

Fabulous! A bittersweet gothic fairytale about love, betrayal, compassion, acceptance, understanding, hypocrisy and exploitation - something for everyone in this enchanting delight of a movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/28/24

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Synopsis

A scientist (Vincent Price) builds an animated human being -- the gentle Edward (Johnny Depp). The scientist dies before he can finish assembling Edward, though, leaving the young man with a freakish appearance accentuated by the scissor blades he has instead of hands. Loving suburban saleswoman Peg (Dianne Wiest) discovers Edward and takes him home, where he falls for Peg's teen daughter (Winona Ryder). However, despite his kindness and artistic talent, Edward's hands make him an outcast.

Director: Tim Burton
Producer: Denise Di Novi, Tim Burton
Screenwriter: Caroline Thompson
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Holiday, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 7, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 21, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $54.2M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Surround

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