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Edward Scissorhands (1990)

English romance film directed by Tim Burton

PG-13US

Rated PG-13 in the US

Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Runtime
1h 45m 105 min
Released
14 December 1990
Language
English

Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.

Edward Scissorhands has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 14 December 1990. It is directed by Tim Burton and stars Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne Wiest.

Cast and crew

Director
Tim Burton
Cinematography
Stefan Czapsky
Produced by
Tim Burton, Denise Di Novi
Production
20th Century Studios
Distribution
MOKÉP, Netflix, Disney+

Box office, awards and more

Budget
$20 million
Box office
$86 million
Award
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
Filmed in
Florida, Southgate Shopping Center, Land O' Lakes, Lutz

Release and where to watch

In theatres
14 December 1990
First shown
6 December 1990 festival or first country
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Can children watch it?

Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Edward Scissorhands?

Edward Scissorhands has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes, or 105 min.

When did Edward Scissorhands release?

Edward Scissorhands released on 14 December 1990.

Who directed Edward Scissorhands?

Edward Scissorhands is directed by Tim Burton.

Who is in the cast of Edward Scissorhands?

The cast of Edward Scissorhands includes Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker and Vincent Price.

Where can I watch Edward Scissorhands online?

Edward Scissorhands streams on Netflix.

How much did Edward Scissorhands earn at the box office?

Edward Scissorhands grossed $86 million on a budget of $20 million.

What is Edward Scissorhands rated in the US?

Edward Scissorhands is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.

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Updated 9 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Box office and some crew details from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Found a mistake? Tell us.