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Edward Scissorhands (1990)
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14 December 1990 (USA) moreTagline:
His scars run deep. morePlot:
An uncommonly gentle young man, who happens to have scissors for hands, falls in love with a beautiful teenage girl. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 5 wins & 10 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(162 articles)
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A poignant miracle more (482 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 |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
105 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColour:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound 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)Fun Stuff
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The neighborhood is based on Burton's hometown, Burbank. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The first dog that Edward gives a haircut to changes breeds before and after it's hair was cut. moreSoundtrack:
WITH THESE HANDS moreFAQ
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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