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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Bill Condon. With Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner.
6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Bella Swan and Edward Cullen's honeymoon phase is abruptly disrupted by betrayals and unforeseen tragedies that endanger their world.
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6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBella Swan and Edward Cullen's honeymoon phase is abruptly disrupted by betrayals and unforeseen tragedies that endanger their world.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1.
MoviHero lists November 16, 2011 as the release date for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1. Bill Condon is the listed director. The listed cast includes Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, Billy Burke as Charlie Swan. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 16, 2011
GenresAdventure · Fantasy · Romance
Runtime1h 57m
DirectorBill Condon
CastKristen Stewart as Bella Swan, Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, Billy Burke as Charlie Swan
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 runs 1h 57m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.2/10 from 9,485 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“It may seem that this movie is totally a soap opera but it is actually a terrific adaption of the original novel with good performances…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“BECAUSE YOU'VE GIVEN ME NO CHOICE! Bella, we're supposed to be partners, remember? But you decided this on your own. You've decided to leave me.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherJessicaJessica appears in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011).Open character guide otherAroAro appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2009-2011, portrayed by Michael Sheen. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherBella SwanBella Swan appears across 5 MoviHero films from 2008-2012, portrayed by Kristen Stewart. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherEdward CullenEdward Cullen appears across 5 MoviHero films from 2008-2012, portrayed by Robert Pattinson. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherJacob BlackJacob Black appears across 5 MoviHero films from 2008-2012, portrayed by Taylor Lautner. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherCharlie SwanCharlie Swan appears across 5 MoviHero films from 2008-2012, portrayed by Billy Burke. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherDr. Carlisle CullenDr. Carlisle Cullen appears across 5 MoviHero films from 2008-2012, portrayed by Peter Facinelli. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherEsme CullenEsme Cullen appears across 5 MoviHero films from 2008-2012, portrayed by Elizabeth Reaser. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherAlice CullenAlice Cullen appears across 5 MoviHero films from 2008-2012, portrayed by Ashley Greene. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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