The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1

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  • Opened November 18, 2011 
  • 1 hr 57 min
  • PG-13 | Disturbing images, violence, sexuality/partial nudity and some thematic elements
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 14+. More on child suitability

  • Please be advised that short sections of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" contain flashing light sequences that may cause seizures in people who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
    At last, Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) are getting married. When Jacob (Taylor Lautner) finds out that Bella wants to spend her honeymoon as a human, he is horrified -- for Edward's passion could accidentally kill her. Bella does indeed survive her honeymoon, but a new complication arises when she discovers that she's pregnant -- and the child is growing at an alarming rate. The pregnancy sets the wolves against Bella and Edward, but Jacob vows to protect his friend. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Jackson Rathbone, Ashley Greene, Ty Olsson
  • Director: Bill Condon
  • Genres: Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Bloody Perfect!

by Black Interior

Each movie in the saga got better and better with the acting and visual effects. With Breaking Dawn, it was mind blowing. Yes, I have read the books, but see it on the big screen and how they have...

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The Best One Yet!

by JMT2CU

I love this book series, except for the final book Breaking Dawn. BUT, this movie has made me love the last book!.. It was perfect!... The only thing I am having trouble with is waiting for a whole...

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Loved Breaking Dawn, found it appropriate for my 16 & 12yo girls

by autumnrains67

This was by far my most favorite of the movie series. It moves fast, keeps one's interest and shows love and compassion without going over the top. I took my 2 daughters ages 16 and 12. Someone...

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Philadelphia Inquirer
| Carrie Rickey

Worthy of mention is Carolina Herrera's design for Bella's wedding dress, sophisticated and demure in the front and Pippa Middleton sexy, and proper, in the back. Read full review

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Movieline
| Stephanie Zacharek

It's the most imaginative picture in the franchise. Read full review

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USA Today
| Scott Bowles

It is in many respects the best installment of the franchise as its stars go from sullen kids to sullen young adults, where their expressions look more natural. Read full review

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

Absorbing, if somewhat slow-paced, and has without doubt the most blood-curdling scene of live childbirth in a PG-13 movie. Read full review

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Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1."