The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 6.2

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 poster

Released in 2011, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 is a fantasy, adventure and romance film directed by Bill Condon, running about 117 minutes. “Forever is just the beginning” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The new found married bliss of Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen is cut short when a series of betrayals and misfortunes threatens to destroy their world.

Who’s in it. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 stars Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black and Ashley Greene as Alice Cullen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $712.2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011)?
In US, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 is available to stream on Hulu and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 worth watching?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene and Peter Facinelli.
When was The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 released?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.