The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
“Forever is just the beginning.”
Synopsis
Bella Swan and Edward Cullen's honeymoon phase is abruptly disrupted by betrayals and unforeseen tragedies that endanger their world.
Part of the Twilight Collection
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-13
Top Cast
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Kristen Stewart
Bella Swan
Robert Pattinson
Edward Cullen
Taylor Lautner
Jacob Black
Billy Burke
Charlie Swan
Peter Facinelli
Dr. Carlisle Cullen
Michael Sheen
Aro
Elizabeth Reaser
Esme Cullen
Kellan Lutz
Emmett Cullen
Nikki Reed
Rosalie Hale
Jackson Rathbone
Jasper Hale
Ashley Greene
Alice Cullen
Anna Kendrick
Jessica
Sarah Clarke
Renée
Christian Camargo
Eleazar Denali
Gil Birmingham
Billy
Julia Jones
Leah
Booboo Stewart
Seth
Mía Maestro
Carmen Denali
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 14, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$110M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$712.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.47x
+$602.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Condon
- Screenplay & Story
- Melissa Rosenberg
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $110M
- Worldwide Gross
- $712.2M
- Production Studios
- Summit Entertainment, Sunswept Entertainment, TSBD Canada Productions, TSBD Louisiana, TSBD Productions, Temple Hill Entertainment, Total Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Condon
Melissa Rosenberg, Stephenie Meyer
Carter Burwell
Guillermo Navarro
Virginia Katz
Stephenie Meyer, Guy Oseary, Greg Mooradian, Mark Morgan, Marty Bowen
Department Leadership Roster
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Melissa Rosenberg
Screenplay
Michael Wilkinson
Costume Design
Bill Condon
Director
Jeff Imada
Stunt Coordinator
Eric Leven
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robin Hackl
Visual Effects Supervisor
Edson Williams
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bruce Woloshyn
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dion Hatch
Visual Effects Supervisor
Aaron Weintraub
Visual Effects Supervisor
Nadav Ehrlich
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jeff Campbell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Yanick Wilisky
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Carras
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 was directed by Bill Condon.
Who stars in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1?
The principal cast of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 includes Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli.
When was The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 released and how long is it?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 had a reported production budget of $110M and grossed $712.2M at the worldwide box office (6.47 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 was composed by Carter Burwell.
Is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 based on a book or true story?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephenie Meyer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1?
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).