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The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Directed by Chris Weitz · 2009 ·

Short answer

Is The Twilight Saga: New Moon worth watching?

Probably not. The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) earns a 43% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (65%) responded more warmly than critics (28%). See the 4 inputs.

43%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

28% Editorial Rating
65% Audience snapshot · excluded
44 Metascore
★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.6
4.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 11m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · M (Australia) · 12 (South Korea) · PG12 (Japan)
Streaming
Netflix
Language
English

Also known as अमावस्य Crepúsculo: Luna nueva La saga Crepúsculo: Luna nueva Twilight, chapitre 2 : Tentation New Moon - Biss zur Mittagsstunde A Saga Crepúsculo: Lua Nova ニュームーン／トワイライト・サーガ 뉴 문

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: New Moon 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 (28/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (65%).
  • Celluloid Score 43% 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: New Moon worth watching?

Probably not — The Twilight Saga: New Moon earns a 43% 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

The franchise’s heartbreak chapter — Pattinson’s Edward absence/return defined a generation of YA cinema culture.

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Audiences (65%) responded more warmly than critics (28%).

What is The Twilight Saga: New Moon about?

Forks, Washington resident Bella Swan is reeling from the departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, and finds comfort in her friendship with Jacob Black, a werewolf. But before she knows it, she's thrust into a centuries-old conflict, and her desire to be with Edward at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.

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The Twilight Saga: New Moon: frequently asked questions

Is The Twilight Saga: New Moon worth watching?

Probably not. The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) has a Celluloid Score of 43%, 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: New Moon?

In the United States, The Twilight Saga: New Moon 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: New Moon?

The Twilight Saga: New Moon runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

What is The Twilight Saga: New Moon rated?

The Twilight Saga: New Moon is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, 12 in South Korea and PG12 in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in The Twilight Saga: New Moon?

The Twilight Saga: New Moon is directed by Chris Weitz and stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Michael Sheen.

What is the Metascore for The Twilight Saga: New Moon?

Metacritic's Metascore for The Twilight Saga: New Moon is 44 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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