PG-13

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Forbidden to remember. Terrified to forget.

2009 • 131 min • Adventure · Fantasy · Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

Forks, Washington resident Bella Swan is reeling from the departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, and finds comfort in her friendship with Jacob Black, a werewolf. But before she knows it, she's thrust into a centuries-old conflict, and her desire to be with Edward at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

9834 reviews

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Bella is heartbroken after Edward leaves, finding solace with Jacob. She soon gets caught between ancient vampire and werewolf conflicts, taking increasing risks to be with Edward, despite the dangers. Her choices lead to supernatural encounters and emotional turmoil.

Violence & peril: 4/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Supernatural creatures can be intense
Emotional distress and risky behavior
Brief fight sequences

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Sacrifice for loved ones

Talk about it after

Coping with loss and heartbreak
The nature of intense relationships
Making difficult choices for love

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Top billed cast

Director: Chris Weitz • Crew: Melissa Rosenberg

Trailers & clips

Bella Discovers Jacob's a Werewolf

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Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
I think that this is sightly better than the turgid first instalment. "Bella" (Kristen Stewart) is now fairly firmly attached to "Edward Cullen" (Robert Pattinson) and that puts her life in danger. When they realise that, and that folks are starting to suspect that the dapper doctor “Carlisle” (Peter Facinelli) is really “Dorian Gray”, he and his family abruptly move away leaving her bereft and sad.…
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