IMDb >
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsEdward Scissorhands (1990) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 68 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 13) |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Release Date:
14 December 1990 (USA)
more
Tagline:
His scars run deep. more
Plot:
An uncommonly gentle young man, who happens to have scissors for hands, falls in love with a beautiful teenage girl. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar.
Another 5 wins
&
10 nominations
more
NewsDesk:
(184 articles)
Cool Stuff: Dan May’s Edward Scissorhands-Inspired Art Print “Portrait of a Gentle Man”
(From Slash Film. 3 December 2009, 12:00 PM, PST)
Birthday Suits, Well Directed
(From FilmExperience. 30 November 2009, 6:05 AM, PST)
(From Slash Film. 3 December 2009, 12:00 PM, PST)
Birthday Suits, Well Directed
(From FilmExperience. 30 November 2009, 6:05 AM, PST)
User Comments:
An uncommonly gentle man.
more (483 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Johnny Depp | ... | Edward Scissorhands | |
| Winona Ryder | ... | Kim | |
| Dianne Wiest | ... | Peg | |
| Anthony Michael Hall | ... | Jim | |
| Kathy Baker | ... | Joyce | |
| Robert Oliveri | ... | Kevin | |
| Conchata Ferrell | ... | Helen | |
| Caroline Aaron | ... | Marge | |
| Dick Anthony Williams | ... | Officer Allen | |
| O-Lan Jones | ... | Esmeralda | |
| Vincent Price | ... | The Inventor | |
| Alan Arkin | ... | Bill | |
| Susan Blommaert | ... | Tinka (as Susan J. Blommaert) | |
| Linda Perri | ... | Cissy (as Linda Perry) | |
| John Davidson | ... | Host-TV |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
105 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (analog 70 mm prints) |
CDS (digital 70 mm prints) |
Dolby SR (35 mm prints) |
CDS (digital 35 mm prints)
Certification:
Iceland:12 |
Italy:T |
Spain:T |
Portugal:M/12 |
Finland:K-10 (cut) (1991) (theater release) |
Finland:K-11 (uncut) (2003) (DVD) |
Finland:K-12 (cut) (1991) (video) |
Ireland:PG |
South Korea:12 |
UK:12 (re-rating, uncut) (2007) |
Brazil:Livre |
Germany:6 (f) |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:PG |
Canada:PG |
Chile:14 |
France:U |
Israel:PG |
Netherlands:MG6 |
New Zealand:PG |
Norway:10 (cut) |
Singapore:PG |
Sweden:11 |
UK:PG (cut) |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #30658)
Filming Locations:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The first draft of the film was written as a musical.
more
Goofs:
Continuity: When his bush sculptures are finished, most of them are much higher than the original hedges.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Sopranos: Stage 5 (#6.14)" (2007)
more
Soundtrack:
DELILAH
more
FAQ
What's the deal with Edward and lemonade?Are there plans for a sequel?
What are the differences between the British BBFC PG version and the uncut version?
more
more (483 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Edward Scissorhands (1990) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Freeway | American Beauty | Broken Flowers | Kiss Kiss Bang Bang | The Ice Storm |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |














BIG SPOILERS.
"Give it to my loved ones?" - Edward Scissorhands.
Created by an inventor who dies before finishing his creation, and so leaving him with razor-sharp shears as hands - Edward Scissorhands (JOHNNY DEPP) isn't like other people.
When kindly Avon lady Peg Boggs (DIANE WIEST) finds him one day, hidden away in a Gothic mansion on top of a hill, she takes him under her wing and decides to take him back to the suburbs to live with her.
When we see Edward in this pastel paradise for the first time, it is apparent that he doesn't belong: his wild, dark and frightening appearance contrasting against the immaculate, sweetly colored people and homes of the suburbs. It's an ironic contrast too, as both of these 'worlds' reflect feelings and thoughts that should not associated with them - as Edward is a good-hearted person, whereas the people of the suburbs are unkind and intolerant.
When Edward arrives there he is welcomed and loved, due to the way in which he can sculpt hedges, dogs and hair into amazing works of art. But eventually, due to human trickery and greed, and Edward's want of acceptance and love, Edward is painted by the townspeople as a monster when he is told to rob a house by the boyfriend of Peg's daughter, Kim (WINONA RYDER), and he is ostracized by the town.
Throughout the course of the movie, Edward falls in love with Kim. Originally treating him as an outcast, she falls in love with him too, realizing what a kind and remarkable being he is. In the end, she is the only one who accepts him, when the entire town turns against him. Kim's boyfriend, Jim, enraged by jealousy of Edward, tries to kill him. In defense of Kim and himself, Edward plunges his scissor-hands into Jim's chest and kills him. Realising both that by what he has done they can never see each other again for his safety they share a final kiss and part ways, Edward remaining in his mansion and Kim returning to the shocked town below. The ending of this movie is one of the most wonderful I've seen. Poignant and bittersweet, it is hard to forget quickly.
Johnny Depp is outstanding as Edward Scissorhands, showing a kind of curious and bemused innocence within in the character, but at the same time a restrained passion. Every expression on his face is full of raw emotion: every cautious smile, and every time of hurt and confusion. Johhny Depp is Edward Scissorhands.
This is a wonderful fable from the brilliant imagination of Tim Burton. It's a twisted and sophisticated Gothic fairytale with a dose of comedy, and a good helping of morality, too. While a family movie, it's not really for kids - some things in there even shocked me.
This movie is amazing, and I was entranced by it the very first time I watched it. I'm not usually one for ridiculous hyperbole about movies, but there is very little wrong with this one. I love this movie.
10/10