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

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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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

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.

Nov 25, 2025

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

An alternately sweet and bittersweet fairy tale.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 8, 2025

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Katie Hogan

FILMHOUNDS Magazine

The real world, the entire tone and style, feels like it's part of a fairy tale. Thankfully, as this is one of Burton's early films, it isn't about style over substance; the story is as weird and wonderful as the backdrop.

Nov 8, 2025

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Max W.

Such a surreal and bizarre experience. I really recommend a watch

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/19/25

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Tim B.

Both brilliant and bizarre, Tim Burton's dark love story that examines the bond that can form between human and machine is captivating and paves the way for future unlikely heartwarming sci-fi tales like Terminator 2.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/19/25

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Rey C

Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands tells the heart-wrenching story about a man made, not begotten, brought into a passively cruel suburb. Though this story appears gothic and horrory, its gentle, loving and satirical undertones portray the prejudices contained within a society that is not accustomed or prepared to accept him. Exploring themes of unconditional love of all living things, racial cohesion, and accommodations of people with disabilities, Edward Scissorhands is an engaging screenplay and orchestral masterpiece. Rather than watching solely for the purpose of relishing in Tim Burton’s prodigy--that is, a fantastical horror film about a man with scissorhands-- Edward Scissorhands compels the viewer to engage with the character compassionately, by walking beside him as he struggles in his navigation of a world that cannot love him in the same way he so freely loves others.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/24/25

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Dorottya P

Touchingly beautiful story of love while also a satire of humanity. I absolutely love it. The music, the costume and set design is perfect. I rewatch it every Christmas and it’s one of my favorite movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/11/25

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Claudio C

Edward Scissorhands (1990) Wonderful Fairytale (11,952 – 30 Sep 2025 – by Claudio Carvalho) My vote is eight. If you want to read my review, visit my blog. RT mysteriously did not publish it and I refuse to change it. I do not understand why. Title (Brazil): “Edward Mãos de Tesoura” (“Edward Scissorhands”) My Blog: https://maniacosporfilme.wordpress.com/

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/01/25

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GotRizz237

Really bad movie. But Edward did give those dogs great haircuts 🤣.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/05/25

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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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