Edward Scissorhands (1990)
A gentle, unfinished creation finds bittersweet love and acceptance in a pastel, whimsical suburban world.
A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.
How intense is Edward Scissorhands?
Edward Scissorhands has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Edward Scissorhands feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalmelancholyheartwarmingdreamlike
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFull attention
Where to stream Edward Scissorhands
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Is Edward Scissorhands for you?
Is Edward Scissorhands scary?
No. Edward Scissorhands is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Edward Scissorhands gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Edward Scissorhands sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Edward Scissorhands OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Edward Scissorhands?
Edward Scissorhands runs 1h 45m.
Where can I stream Edward Scissorhands?
Edward Scissorhands is streaming on Disney+.
Does Edward Scissorhands have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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