Johnny Depp, Alan Arkin, Anthony Michael Hall

When a mad scientist meets an early death his creation is left to fend with scissors for hands.

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88% liked it

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90% liked it

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PG-13, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Tim Burton

Release Date: December 7, 1990

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DVD Release Date: December 18, 2001

Stats: 61,924 reviews

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  • September 13, 2009
    I'd never seen this movie until a couple of days ago. Growing up, I saw it several times but never complete or in one sitting and almost 70% of the movie got lost in a sea of memories over the years. Now, about 15 years later, I saw it with mature eyes.

    Let's just say it was abs...( read more)olutely better than I ever thought it was. You simply can't realize how extraordinary Burton and Depp are (in their respective fields) until you see this one again after seeing every other movie they've done so far. It's an eye-opener.
  • September 9, 2009
    A great film, definitely one of Burton's best. It has the perfect balance of colourful urban exuberance and darkly gothic ambiance that's become typical of Burton's work and has since become his signature. Vincent Price's cameo was a fitting tribute as his last film role.
  • August 22, 2009
    So cute. LOVE IT!!!
  • May 9, 2009
    An amazing Burton piece of fantasy, fairytale and imagination, twisted and beautiful as always. Price in his gnarled mansion is gorgeous in casting and design and Depp is great with his mime work and ragdoll looks. It just loses it's grip in the middle alittle but the ending is v...( read more)ery emotional and sweet. Plus Winona is looking gorgeous as ever :)
  • April 17, 2009
    Edward Scissorhands is a really odd fairy tale for adults. It took me a while to warm up to the movie; at first i didn't think that I would like it very much at all. But after I got used to its particular brand of charm, it was enjoyable.

    I don't worship at the altar of Depp (li...( read more)ke many people do), but this movie along with many others proves that the man is definitely a good actor. The very fact that he could make such a freakish looking character into a sympathetic hero certainly attests to that. Edward Scissorhands is a slice of likeable weirdness that anyone should like, even if not everyone will love it.
  • November 4, 2009
    remember when this first came out what an imagination
  • November 4, 2009
    What can i say Tim Burton never lets us down a must.
  • November 3, 2009
    My first Depp's movie and a true classic, I love every minute of it.
  • November 2, 2009
    love johnny depp however not his best...not sure that he has a best...lol!!
  • November 2, 2009
    No me cae Tim Burton aunque todos lo idolatren. Para mi esta pelicula estuvo MUY equis.

Critic Reviews


May 12, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Burton's richly entertaining update of the Frankenstein story is the year's most comic, romantic and haunting film fantasy. full review

January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Burton has not yet found the storytelling and character-building strength to go along with his pictorial flair. full review

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Comments


  • karthu1993
    September 18, 2009
    I finally saw this film. yeah it was great. no wonder i heard so many good reviews. johnny is versatile.
    winona is cute.
  • kaylalynn96
    July 23, 2009
    You know it must have been a real honor for Johnny Depp to work with the AMAZING Vincent Price! Tim Burton is probably the most amazing director of all time but there are alot of good ones out there. This movie was great. To bad Vincent Price's role was cut very short though....
  • Marilynstates
    March 6, 2009
    It's a great story, I love Tim Burton films.
  • Sarakoolio
    July 20, 2008
    AI LOVE this movie :D Johnny is hella talented!
  • Punkrockchic1234
    July 19, 2008
    One of johnny depp's most wonderful and greatest movies of all time.
  • lollyrhu
    June 24, 2008
    wow hu duznt luv dis film???
  • karthu1993
    May 6, 2008
    I haven't seen this movie completely, no hardly.
    I saw first two minutes. I found it a bit strange. Everyone says that it is a good movie. I opted for a poll and is surprised to see the result.
  • edwinjasonramos
    May 1, 2008
    Johnny Depp is really awesome!He can carry Edward Scissorhand,Captain Jack Sparrow,Willy Wonka,and many many more!
  • SkandarKeynesLover108
    March 9, 2008
    the best ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • NativeSkuxx18
    March 2, 2008
    this was my all time favourite movie wen i was a lil gurl i love it lol

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