Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands is a 1990 American romantic fantasy film directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp. The film shows the story of an artificial man named Edward, an unfinished creation, who has scissors for hands. Edward is taken in by a suburban family and falls in love with their teenage daughter Kim. Supporting roles are portrayed by Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Vincent Price, and Alan Arkin. Burton co... More

Initial release date:

  • Dec 6, 1990

Directed by:

Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 45 min

Screenplay by:

Also known as:

  • Edward Scissorhands,
  • Edward mani di forbice,
  • Edward Saksehånd,
  • Eduardo Manostijeras,
  • Edward Skaroruki,
  • Johnny Depp: O psalidoheris,
  • Makas eller,
  • Edward Nozycoreki,
  • Edward mit den Scherenhänden,
  • Saxhand Edward,
  • Edward Mãos de Tesoura,
  • El joven manos de tijera,
  • Ollókezu" Edward,
  • Edward Käärkäsi,
  • Edward aux mains d'argent,
  • Saksikäsi Edward,
  • Eduardo Mãos de Tesoura,
  • El joven manos de tijeras,
  • Edvard Makazoruki,
  • Strihoruky Edward

Film

Directed by

Tim Burton

Timothy Walter "Tim" Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an American film director, film producer, writer and artist. He is famous for quirky-themed movies such as Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Corpse Bride, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of...

Tagline:

  • His story will touch you, even though he can't.

Executive produced by:

Cinematography:

Edited by:

Release date(s):

Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1990
  • Dec 18, 2001
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Casting director:

Production design by:

Art direction by:

Set Decoration by:

Costume design by:

Music by:

Runtime:

  • 1 h 45 min
  • 1 h 40 min
  • 1 h 29 min
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Languages:

Country of origin:

Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 20,000,000

Soundtrack:

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Awards

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner Notes/Description
  • 1991
  • 1991
  • Production Design
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Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation Winners

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film Nominees

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Note
  • 838
  • 6.5

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