Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Kernel Score: 86% · 13,619 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1990-12-07
Runtime: 105 minutes
Is Edward Scissorhands worth watching?
Must-watch. A gentle, sad fairy tale about an artificial boy with scissors for hands. It's sweet and strange, with Johnny Depp wonderfully silent, and it's Burton at his most heartfelt.
Watch it if you
- like gothic fairy tales
- enjoy gentle misfit stories
- want something touching and odd
Skip it if you
- want fast plots
- dislike fantasy
Best for: Cosy night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Edward Scissorhands
- Stream: Disney+, Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV, FXNow
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.
Edward Scissorhands parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Edward Scissorhands is a PG-13 fantasy drama with themes of isolation and tragic romance, largely free of graphic content.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Contains a burglar subplot and moments of tension but is largely a gentle fairy tale.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Edward Scissorhands
If you liked Edward Scissorhands, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Big Fish (2003) — 87%: Burton's tender tall-tale fantasy
- Corpse Bride (2005) — 86%: Burton's gothic, sweet stop-motion romance
- Ed Wood (1994) — 86%: Burton's gentle outsider biography
- Beetlejuice (1988) — 84%: Burton's wilder gothic comedy
- The Shape of Water (2017) — 81%: Tender fantasy romance with an outsider
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) — 86%: Fairy-tale romance with an odd premise
Director
Cast
- Johnny Depp as Edward Scissorhands
- Winona Ryder as Kim
- Dianne Wiest as Peg
- Anthony Michael Hall as Jim
- Kathy Baker as Joyce
- Robert Oliveri as Kevin
- Conchata Ferrell as Helen
- Caroline Aaron as Marge
- Dick Anthony Williams as Officer Allen
- O-Lan Jones as Esmeralda
Edward Scissorhands FAQ
Is Edward Scissorhands worth watching?
Must-watch. A gentle, sad fairy tale about an artificial boy with scissors for hands. It's sweet and strange, with Johnny Depp wonderfully silent, and it's Burton at his most heartfelt.
Where can I watch Edward Scissorhands?
In the US you can stream Edward Scissorhands on Disney+, Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV and FXNow and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Edward Scissorhands OK for kids?
Edward Scissorhands is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Edward Scissorhands is a PG-13 fantasy drama with themes of isolation and tragic romance, largely free of graphic content.
What movies are like Edward Scissorhands?
If you liked Edward Scissorhands, try Big Fish, Corpse Bride, Ed Wood and Beetlejuice.