Edward Scissorhands

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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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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

With equal portions of humor and heart, this inventive, touching, poetic fairy tale is highly memorable.

Rated: 8/10

Nov 8, 2024

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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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jacob c

Simple yet imaginative concept, great sense of atmosphere, and tender performances.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/14/25

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Mitch W

Nothing about this movie was entertaining to me.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/09/25

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thiago s

Filme legalzinho, o roteiro é bacana, o personagem do edward maos de tesoura é muito bom, a história é bacana, o elenco ajuda a melhorar o filme, e as cenas do edward cortou os arbustos em formato de pessoas foram boas, junto com as cenas boas dele cortar o cabelo das pessoas, e o final é bacaninha, mas o pessoal é meio burro, acreditaram na garota quando ela disse que o edward morreu e foda-se, mas com tudo isso, eu meio que recomendo esse filme.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/02/25

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Garrett B

A emotional and well made tragic film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/28/25

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Corgi D

this is one of my MANY comfort movies. My love for this movie spans enough to have ACTUAL love for Edward here. he's just so cute :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/25

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William B

Masterpiece. One of my favourites of Burton.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/25

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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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