Edward Scissorhands
“Innocence is what he knows. Beauty is what she sees.”
Synopsis
A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.
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Edward Scissorhands (1990) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-18
Top Cast
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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
Linda Perri
Cissy
John Davidson
Host-TV
Biff Yeager
George
Marti Greenberg
Suzanne
Bryan Larkin
Max
Release History & Theatrical Window
Aranya Waves Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 7, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$86M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.3x
+$66M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Thompson
- Original Score
- Danny Elfman
- Original Title
- Edward Scissorhands
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $86M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Burton
Caroline Thompson, Tim Burton
Danny Elfman
Stefan Czapsky
Colleen Halsey, Richard Halsey
Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi, Richard Hashimoto
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Elfman
Original Music Composer
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Tim Burton
Producer
Stefan Czapsky
Director of Photography
Colleen Halsey
Editor
Denise Di Novi
Producer
Tim Burton
Director
Richard Halsey
Editor
Glenn R. Wilder
Stunt Coordinator
Caroline Thompson
Screenplay
Bo Welch
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Edward Scissorhands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Edward Scissorhands about?
A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.
Who directed Edward Scissorhands?
Edward Scissorhands was directed by Tim Burton.
Who stars in Edward Scissorhands?
The principal cast of Edward Scissorhands includes Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker.
When was Edward Scissorhands released and how long is it?
Edward Scissorhands was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Edward Scissorhands?
Edward Scissorhands had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $86M at the worldwide box office (4.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Edward Scissorhands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Edward Scissorhands was composed by Danny Elfman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Edward Scissorhands?
Edward Scissorhands holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).