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Ed Wood

1994·Movie·R·127 min·7.5(2,524)

Movies were his passion. Women were his inspiration. Angora sweaters were his weakness.

The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed countless B-movies without ever becoming famous or successful.

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About Ed Wood

Ed Wood is a 1994 English-language comedy, drama and history film directed by Tim Burton. The cast is led by Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker. It has a runtime of 2h 7m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 2500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Ed Wood was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Tim Burton Productions, and Di Novi Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 28, 1994, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.

Director
Tim Burton
Writers
Larry Karaszewski, Scott Alexander
Release date
September 28, 1994
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$6 million
Production
Touchstone Pictures, Tim Burton Productions, Di Novi Pictures
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Ed Wood cast & crew

Ed Wood was directed by Tim Burton and written by Larry Karaszewski and Scott Alexander.

The cast features Johnny Depp as Ed Wood, Martin Landau as Bela Lugosi, Sarah Jessica Parker as Dolores Fuller, Patricia Arquette as Kathy O'Hara, Jeffrey Jones as Criswell, and G.D. Spradlin as Reverend Lemon.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Stefan Czapsky, and it was produced by Tim Burton and Denise Di Novi.

Is Ed Wood worth watching?

Ed Wood holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 2,524 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 2h 7m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, drama, and history, Ed Wood is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Ed Wood

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Ed Wood

Martin Landau

Martin Landau

Bela Lugosi

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Dolores Fuller

Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette

Kathy O'Hara

Jeffrey Jones

Jeffrey Jones

Criswell

G.D. Spradlin

G.D. Spradlin

Reverend Lemon

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio

Orson Welles

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Bunny Breckinridge

Mike Starr

Mike Starr

Georgie Weiss

Max Casella

Max Casella

Paul Marco

Brent Hinkley

Brent Hinkley

Conrad Brooks

Lisa Marie

Lisa Marie

Vampira

Ed Wood — FAQs

Where can I watch Ed Wood in United States?

Ed Wood is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Ed Wood in?

Ed Wood is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Ed Wood?

Ed Wood runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

What is Ed Wood rated?

Ed Wood is rated R. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 2,524 ratings.

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