Edward Scissorhands

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Edward Scissorhands

PG-13

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

May 24, 2022

3/4

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

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Marc Lee

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Dec 17, 2014

5/5

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.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Jun 17, 2008

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

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Jack E. Wilkinson

United Press International

Jun 12, 2026

Tim Burton's engaging modern-day fairy tale is an imaginative bit of whimsy, a fantasy that's cleverly original and both funny and bittersweet.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

Nov 25, 2025

Like many of Burton’s early films, "Edward Scissorhands" is among the treasured for its production design, score, costume design, and, of course, the cast.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 8, 2025

2.5/4

An alternately sweet and bittersweet fairy tale.

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Ron J

@RT47696882 1 day ago

Edward Scissorhands is a fairy tale about loneliness, love, and the cost of being different. Edward enters a world that sees his hands before it sees his heart, yet he brings beauty to a place that does not know what to do with him. The bond between Edward and Kim gives the film its ache, while the strange humor and gothic beauty keep it from becoming pure sadness. It is a story about kindness, fear, and the people we lose when we choose judgment over understanding. Edward Scissorhands leaves a mark that feels like a scar and a memory.

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Robert P

@Superbad 3 days ago

Edward Scissorhands = a *4.5* star Movie!

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Carly T

@CarlyTucker43 Aug 24, 2026

It’s a beautiful, odd yet fun, and heartfelt story. The incredible performances from the all-star cast make it even more special!

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Jasmine W

@jasniquejewels Aug 16, 2026

emotionally and visually beautiful film one of my favorites!

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Henry D

@Henry_Domke Aug 6, 2026

A perfect story, perfectly told. The soundtrack in this remastered version was the best we have ever heard in our home theater. The film is laugh-out-loud funny, tender, clever, and visually stylish. We have watched it about every five years since it was released, and we appreciate it more with each viewing.

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Christina M

@RT61200070 Jul 20, 2026

One of the worst movies ever made, no plot, a pointless waste of time.

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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, Buena Vista Television
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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