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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

Directed by Bill Condon · 2011 ·

Short answer

Is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 worth watching?

Probably not. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011) earns a 42% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (60%) responded more warmly than critics (24%). See the 4 inputs.

42%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

24% Editorial Rating
60% Audience snapshot · excluded
45 Metascore
★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.5
4.9 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 57m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · MA15+ (Australia) · 15 (South Korea)
Streaming
Netflix
Language
English

Also known as Crepúsculo: Amanecer - Parte 1 La saga Crepúsculo: Amanecer - Parte 1 Twilight, chapitre 4 : Révélation, 1ère partie Breaking Dawn - Bis(s) zum Ende der Nacht - Teil 1 A Saga Crepúsculo: Amanhecer - Parte 1 トワイライト・サーガ／ブレイキング・ドーン Part 1 브레이킹 던 Part 1 暮光之城4：破晓（上）

Where to watch

  • Netflix

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 by country

Country Streaming on
India Prime Video
Indonesia Prime Video
Japan U-NEXT
Malaysia Prime Video, Lionsgate Play
Philippines Prime Video
Thailand Prime Video
Turkey Netflix, TV+
United Arab Emirates Prime Video
United Kingdom Netflix, ITVX
United States Netflix

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (24/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (60%).
  • Celluloid Score 42% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 worth watching?

Probably not — The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 earns a 42% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Wedding, honeymoon, and childbirth horror-romance — Pattinson’s Edward carries the saga into its gothic finale setup.

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Audiences (60%) responded more warmly than critics (24%).

What is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 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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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1: frequently asked questions

Is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 worth watching?

Probably not. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011) has a Celluloid Score of 42%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1?

In the United States, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 streams on Netflix with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in India; Prime Video in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan; Prime Video, Lionsgate Play in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1?

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

What is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 rated?

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, MA15+ in Australia and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1?

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 is directed by Bill Condon and stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli.

Does The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 have a post-credits scene?

Yes. TMDB records an extra scene during the credits, so it is worth staying until the end.

What is the Metascore for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 is 45 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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