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Edward Scissorhands
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Tim Burton. With Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.
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7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Edward Scissorhands.
MoviHero lists December 7, 1990 as the release date for Edward Scissorhands. Tim Burton is the listed director. The listed cast includes Johnny Depp as Edward Scissorhands, Winona Ryder as Kim, Dianne Wiest as Peg, Anthony Michael Hall as Jim. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 7, 1990
GenresDrama · Fantasy · Romance
Runtime1h 45m
DirectorTim Burton
CastJohnny Depp as Edward Scissorhands, Winona Ryder as Kim, Dianne Wiest as Peg, Anthony Michael Hall as Jim
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Edward Scissorhands right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Edward Scissorhands runs 1h 45m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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These share a listed genre with Edward Scissorhands. Profile differences are estimates, not a guarantee of the same story or mood.
But shorterTime Was No Longer Patient2026 · 32m
73 minutes shorter (32m). Shared genre: drama, fantasy, romance.
But less emotionally intenseMan Hoyanne Premayak2026 · 1h 56mEstimated emotional impact: 5/10 versus 7/10. Shared genre: drama, romance.
But less demandingPatay Gutom2026 · 1h 45mEstimated attention required: 3/10 versus 5/10. Shared genre: fantasy, romance.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 14,199 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Edward Scissorhands
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Viewer reaction
“Very enjoyable. It's funny the way we picture things in our minds. I had heard of 'Edward Scissorhands' but actually knew very little about it…”
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“Vincent Price has spent his life working on a labour of love - a "son", an artificially constructed person that lacks only hands - for…”
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“Take the story of Frankenstein's monster, remove the hateful creator, and replace the little girl's flowers with a brightly pastel Reagan-era suburb.”
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“Love this movie. It's like a non evil Freddy Kruger. The ending could have been better though.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Wouldn't that be great?”
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“It was just a scratch Jim, really!”
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