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The Twilight Saga: New Moon

The Twilight Saga: New Moon

2009
Adventure Drama Fantasy Romance
131 min PG-13 USA
5.992 / 10
4.8 IMDB

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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Chris Weitz / Cindy Smith / Mike Topoozian / Claudia Morgado Escanilla / Chad Belair / Paul Barry / Sara Irvine-Erickson / Phil Neilson
Starring
Kristen Stewart / Robert Pattinson / Taylor Lautner / Dakota Fanning / Michael Sheen / Ashley Greene / Rachelle Lefevre / Billy Burke

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

heartbreak longing brooding dark intense melancholic emotional vulnerable dangerous supernatural friendship rivalry

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 1, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'New Moon' presents a stark contrast to its predecessor, focusing intently on Bella Swan's profound grief after Edward Cullen's departure. Kristen Stewart is tasked with carrying the emotional weight of the film, and she largely succeeds in conveying…

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Caleb Evans
May 1, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The Twilight Saga takes a significant detour in 'New Moon', trading the initial gothic romance for a more emotionally raw exploration of loss and new attachments. Kristen Stewart delivers a compelling performance as a despondent Bella, her pain…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 1, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

Where the first Twilight film offered a novel introduction, 'New Moon' struggles to maintain that momentum, largely due to its central premise of prolonged separation. Kristen Stewart's performance as Bella Swan is a showcase for anguish, yet the…

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Marcus Thorne
May 1, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'New Moon' bravely sidelines its vampire heartthrob for large stretches, allowing the burgeoning werewolf mythology to take centre stage. This brave, albeit risky, decision pays off in moments, particularly through Taylor Lautner's earnest portrayal of Jacob Black. Kristen…

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Eleanor Vance
May 1, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

The second instalment in the Twilight saga, 'New Moon', offers a distinct shift in tone, leaning heavily into Bella Swan's heartbreak following Edward Cullen's departure. Kristen Stewart effectively conveys Bella's desolation, making her longing palpable. The introduction of…

FAQs

'New Moon' delves into several compelling themes, most prominently the pain of separation and the enduring power of love. Bella's struggle with Edward's absence and her subsequent reliance on Jacob explore themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of human and supernatural relationships. The film also touches upon themes of identity, as both Bella and Jacob grapple with their true natures, and the inherent dangers that accompany forbidden desires and ancient conflicts.