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Edward Scissorhands (1990) -- Theatrical Preview
Edward Scissorhands (1990) -- Edward has a politely difficult time dining with the Bogg family.
Edward Scissorhands (1990) -- Edward trims a hedge into the shape of dinosaur.
Edward Scissorhands (1990) -- This pastel, Utopian suburb comes to life each morning with synchronized perfection.
Edward Scissorhands (1990) -- Peg, the Avon sales lady, drops by the castle on the hill where she meets Edward, who needs a good astringent.

Overview

User Rating:
8.0/10   85,567 votes
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Director:
Tim Burton
Writers (WGA):
Tim Burton (story) &
Caroline Thompson (story) ...
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Contact:
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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
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 10 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(96 articles)
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User Comments:
A poignant miracle more

Cast

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
El joven manos de tijera (Argentina) (International: Spanish title) (Mexico) [es]
Edward aux mains d'argent (Canada: French title) (France) [fr]
Edward mit den Scherenhänden (Austria) (Germany) [de]
Eduardo Mãos de Tesoura (Portugal) [pt]
Eduardo Manostijeras (Spain) [es]
Edward Mãos de Tesoura (Brazil) [pt]
Edward Saksehånd (Denmark) [da]
Edward Skaroruki (Croatia) [hr]
Edward mani di forbice (Italy) [it]
Edward nozycoreki (Poland) [pl]
El joven manos de tijeras (Costa Rica) [es]
Johnny Depp: O psalidoheris (Greece) [el]
Makas eller (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Saksikäsi-Edward (Finland) [fi]
Saxhand Edward (Finland: Swedish title) [sv]
Strihoruky Edward (Czech Republic) [cs]
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Runtime:
105 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
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:
Dade City, Florida, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Edward Scissorhands is Tim Burton's favourite of all his films. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Peg leaves Edward to answer the phone after she gives him the clothes, she (obviously) leaves the room. Just as she is about to walk back into the room, white cue tape placed right where Peg stands is visible. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Kim: Snuggle in, sweetie. It's cold out there.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in In the Director's Chair: The Man Who Invented Edward Scissorhands (1990) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
WITH THESE HANDS more

FAQ

What's the deal with Edward and lemonade?
Are there plans for a sequel?
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184 out of 197 people found the following comment useful:-
A poignant miracle, 18 September 2004
10/10
Author: IlyaEck from Los Angeles, CA

Many people say the cried at the end of this movie... Huh! Knowing the plot already, I (a grown up man) can barely hold my tears from the very beginning whenever I watch it. Much more than just a "cute and sad fairy tale", this movie is a true piece of art. This is one of those rarest cases when a bunch of talented and truly, but truly dedicated people set out to create something beautiful, some chemistry occurs and ... a miracle happens. Fortunately for all of us, this miracle immortalized on film.

Throughout the human history, the wisdom of generation was conveyed through fairy tales. This tale is no exception. This story, told in magic simplicity, actually has some deep philosophical meanings. While mercilessly debunking the true nature of human beings, this tragic story really tears your heart, and yet it fills it with hope. That is the true and, perhaps, the only purpose of art, if you ask me.

Why do we need music, painting, theatre, poetry? Is there a real excuse for their existence? To me, the only purpose, the only excuse is to help people go on, to give them hope. And it's well worth it!

To sum up, easily Tim Burton's best, this film is a masterpiece, my favorite American movie, and probably one of the best movies of all times. 10/10

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