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Ed Wood

1994 · Movie · R · 127 min · ★ 7.5 · 82% critics

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A mostly true story follows a persistently optimistic director known for making B-movies, chasing recognition while working on one unlikely project after another. With help from odd friends and a washed-up horror icon, he keeps pushing forward despite setbacks and indifference.

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Details
Years
1994
Release date
1994-09-28
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
127 min
Critic score
82/100
TMDB rating
7.5/10 (2,517 votes)
Budget
$18,000,000
About

You’ll probably like Ed Wood if you enjoy funny, heartfelt biopics about unlikely creators and loyal friendships, with a classic black-and-white vibe; Not for you if you want polished, widely accessible mainstream drama like The Royal Tenenbaums or Man on the Moon.

Pros: Big-hearted underdog story; Memorable black-and-white look; Strong lead performances | Cons: Feels a bit long; Narrow appeal; Repeated beats

Themes

  • individual
  • taxi
  • fortune teller
  • transsexuality
  • transvestite
  • movie business
  • drug addiction
  • boxer
  • oddball
  • celebrity
  • morphine
  • los angeles, california
  • +6 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 1995
  • Academy AwardBest Makeup and Hairstyling · 1995
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy AwardBest Supporting Actor · 1995 · nominated
  • Academy AwardBest Makeup and Hairstyling · 1995 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Tim Burton