Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Bias Rating

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.0

Overview

In a castle high on top of a hill lives an inventor's greatest creation - Edward, a near-complete person. The creator died before he could finish Edward's hands; instead, he is left with metal scissors for hands. Since t...

Starring Cast

Johnny Depp • Winona Ryder • Dianne Wiest

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Prime Video

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Johnny Depp • Winona Ryder • Dianne Wiest

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: Medium

The film leans left by powerfully critiquing societal conformity, mob mentality, and prejudice against the unique 'other,' advocating for empathy and the preservation of individuality.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The movie features a predominantly traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative offers a critique of societal conformity and prejudice, but this is not specifically aimed at traditional identities, rather it explores general human flaws and the treatment of outsiders.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

Edward Scissorhands does not feature any explicitly identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. While its narrative explores themes of otherness, acceptance, and prejudice that can resonate with marginalized groups, these are not directly tied to sexual orientation or gender identity within the film's explicit storytelling.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Edward Scissorhands is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Edward Scissorhands is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment to establish a canonical race for any character that could then be altered.