Edward Scissorhands (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1990, Edward Scissorhands is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Tim Burton, running about 105 minutes. “His scars run deep.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.
Who’s in it. Edward Scissorhands stars Johnny Depp as Edward Scissorhands, Winona Ryder as Kim, Dianne Wiest as Peg and Alan Arkin as Bill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Edward Scissorhands has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $53M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Edward Scissorhands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Edward Scissorhands tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Edward Scissorhands (1990)?
- In US, Edward Scissorhands is available to stream on Disney Plus and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Edward Scissorhands worth watching?
- Edward Scissorhands holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Edward Scissorhands?
- Edward Scissorhands stars Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Alan Arkin and Anthony Michael Hall.
- When was Edward Scissorhands released?
- Edward Scissorhands was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.