The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011)
English romance film directed by Bill Condon
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m 117 min
- Released
- 30 October 2011
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The English film released on 30 October 2011. It is directed by Bill Condon and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Bill Condon
- Cast
- Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Jackson Rathbone, Nikki Reed, Kellan Lutz, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Dakota Fanning, Michael Sheen, Daniel Cudmore
- Cinematography
- Guillermo Navarro
- Editing
- Virginia Katz
- Music
- Carter Burwell
- Written by
- Melissa Rosenberg
- Produced by
- Stephenie Meyer
- Production
- Maverick Films, Summit Entertainment
- Distribution
- Summit Entertainment, Netflix, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $127 million
- Box office
- $712.21 million
- Based on
- Breaking Dawn
- Set in
- Rio de Janeiro, Washington
- Filmed in
- Rio de Janeiro, Vancouver, Saint Thomas
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 30 October 2011
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes, or 117 min.
When did The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 release?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 released on 30 October 2011.
Who directed The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 is directed by Bill Condon.
Who is in the cast of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1?
The cast of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 includes Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Jackson Rathbone and Nikki Reed.
Where can I watch The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 online?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 streams on Netflix.
How much did The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 earn at the box office?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 grossed $712.21 million on a budget of $127 million.
What is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 rated in the US?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 based on a true story or a book?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 is based on Breaking Dawn.
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