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Edward Scissorhands streaming

1990 Movie United States Drama, Romance, Fantasy 105 min Ages 11+
By: Tim Burton With: Alan Arkin, Anthony Michael Hall, Johnny Depp, Dianne Wiest, Winona Ryder

In a castle high on top of a hill lives an inventor's greatest creation - Edward, a near-complete person. The creator died before he could finish Edward's hands; instead, he is left with metal scissors for hands. Since then, he has lived alone, until a kind lady called Peg discovers him and welcomes him into her home. At first, everyone welcomes him into the community, but soon things begin to take a change for the worse.

Filmium rating
78%

Mood

Fantasy
Melancholic
Romantic
Touching
Whimsical

Cast & Crew

Tim Burton
Caroline Thompson
Anthony Michael Hall
Alan Arkin
Johnny Depp
Kathy Baker
Winona Ryder
Dianne Wiest
Vincent Price
Danny Elfman

Adaptation

Original Screenplay

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Colorful
Practical Effects
Prosthetics
Set Design
Visual Symbolism

Film Movements

German Expressionism
Gothic

Narrative Structure

Fairy Tale Framing
Framing Device
Linear
Nonlinear
Nostalgic

Pace

Balanced
Deliberate
Reflective
Slow-Paced

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Danny Elfman Score
Haunting
Orchestral

Style

Cinematic
Fairy Tale
Fantasy
Gothic
Stylized

Time-Period

1980S Aesthetic
Timeless

Central Conflict

Acceptance Vs. Rejection
Fear Of The Unknown
Isolation
Love Vs. Societal Norms
Love Vs. Societal Rejection
Unfinished Identity

Characters

Artificial Humanoid
Jim
Kim
Misunderstood
Outsider
Peg Boggs
Romantic Lead

Ending

Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Open-Ended
Romantic

Historical Context

1990S
Gothic Fantasy

Key Plot Points

Artistic Contributions
Climactic Confrontation
Creation And Abandonment
Introduction
Romantic Longing
Tragedy And Violence

Plot

Acceptance
Isolation
Love Story
Romantic Tragedy
Suburban Fantasy
Unfinished Creation

Setting

Contrasting Environments
Gothic Mansion
Suburban
Suburban Town

Shooting Location

Florida Suburb
Tampa Bay Area

Theme

Acceptance
Isolation
Love
Self-Discovery

Genre

Fantasy
Gothic
Romance

Audiences

Adults
Fantasy Lovers
Gothic Enthusiasts
Gothic Fans
Romantic Audiences
Teenagers

Titles

Eduardo Manostijeras
Edward aux mains d'argent
Edward mit den Scherenhänden
Edward Scissorhands
Saxhand Edward
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Awards

Hugo Award
Saturn Award

Box Office Success

Financial Hit
Over $86 Million

Critical Reception

89% Rotten Tomatoes
Favorable Reviews
Praised Depp And Elfman

Popularity

Cult Following
Legacy

Ratings

A− Cinemascore

Reception

Audience Appreciation
Award Nominations
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim

Production Countries

Usa

Release Year

1990
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