# The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-twilight-saga-breaking-dawn-part-1-2011/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 46% |
| Critic Score | 24% |
| Audience Score | 60% |
| Metascore | 45/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.5/5 |
| IMDb | 4.9/10 |
| Director | Bill Condon |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance |
| Runtime | 117 min |

## Quick answer

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011) earns a 46% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Wedding, honeymoon, and childbirth horror-romance — Pattinson’s Edward carries the saga into its gothic finale setup. Critics and audiences diverge (24% critic vs 60% audience). Metascore 45/100. Directed by Bill Condon.

## Critics consensus

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

## Synopsis

Bella Swan and Edward Cullen's honeymoon phase is abruptly disrupted by betrayals and unforeseen tragedies that endanger their world.

## Cast

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Michael Sheen, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Jackson Rathbone

## Common questions

**Is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 worth watching?**
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 holds a 46% Celluloid Score. Wedding, honeymoon, and childbirth horror-romance — Pattinson’s Edward carries the saga into its gothic finale setup.

**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.

**Who directed The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1?**
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011) was directed by Bill Condon.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1?**
46% — the average of five public sources: critics 24%, audience 60%, Metascore 45/100, Letterboxd 2.5/5, and IMDb 4.9/10.

**Where can I watch The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 page for current options.

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