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Edward Scissorhands

1990 · 105 min · PG-13
Directed by Tim Burton
Fantasy, Drama, Romance
“Innocence is what he knows. Beauty is what she sees.”

Edward Scissorhands (1990) is a fantasy, drama, romance film directed by Tim Burton. On Plot-hole, players averaged 2.7/5, with 96% solving the puzzle and 4% failing it, making it the #52 mediumest puzzle of 124 in the archive. A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.

7.8
IMDb
91%
Rotten Tomatoes
74
Metacritic
7.7
TMDB
Plot-hole Difficulty: Medium
2.7/5
Avg Score
96%
Solved
4%
Failed
461
Players
#52
Difficulty Rank

The Plot-hole Puzzle

Puzzle #23 · April 11, 2026 · answer revealed below

The Setup (Clue 5)
A quiet suburb where a strange man suddenly appears.
The Character (Clue 4)
He is gentle and artistic but physically unusual.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
A woman takes him in and he becomes a local celebrity.
The Twist (Clue 2)
He has scissors where his hands should be.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Johnny Depp plays a man with blades for fingers created by an inventor.
Edward Scissorhands

Cast

Johnny Depp as Edward ScissorhandsWinona Ryder as KimDianne Wiest as PegAnthony Michael Hall as JimKathy Baker as JoyceRobert Oliveri as KevinConchata Ferrell as HelenCaroline Aaron as Marge

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edward Scissorhands hard to guess on Plot-hole?
Edward Scissorhands had an average score of 2.7/5. 96% of players solved it, while 4% failed — a medium puzzle.
Who directed Edward Scissorhands?
Edward Scissorhands was directed by Tim Burton.
Who stars in Edward Scissorhands?
Edward Scissorhands stars Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Robert Oliveri, Conchata Ferrell, Caroline Aaron.
What genre is Edward Scissorhands?
Edward Scissorhands is listed under Fantasy, Drama, Romance.
Where does Edward Scissorhands rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
Edward Scissorhands ranks #52 of 124 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).
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