The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob, knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.
Rated PG-13 • 2010 • 2h 4m
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse follows Bella Swan as she navigates a dangerous love triangle while a malicious vampire orchestrates an army of newborns to attack her. This film received a PG-13 rating for its moderate intensity, thematic focus on death and trauma, and recurring vampire-related violence. Parents should be aware of several scenes involving intense supernatural threats, implied sexual assault in a flashback, and mild verbal… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Twilight Saga: Eclipse appropriate for kids?
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse follows Bella Swan as she navigates a dangerous love triangle while a malicious vampire orchestrates an army of newborns to attack her. This film received a PG-13 rating for its moderate intensity, thematic focus on death and trauma, and recurring… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
What happens in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, moment by moment
- 0:10 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:25 🍷 Substances 2/10
- 0:35 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Content is mild, consisting mostly of romantic tension and kissing between Bella, Edward, and Jacob. There are conversations about abstinence, marriage, and Bella's desire to become intimate with Edward, though no explicit sexual acts or nudity occur. Some male characters are shirtless, and a few costumes reveal moderate cleavage.
Violence and gore in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The film features moderate vampire-vs-vampire and vampire-vs-werewolf action sequences. Characters are seen biting one another, engaging in stylized hand-to-hand combat, and being decapitated or dismembered during battle scenes, though the gore is generally restrained to meet the PG-13 threshold.
Language in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Language is mild throughout the film, limited to infrequent uses of words such as 'damn,' 'ass,' and 'hell.'
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Substance use is minimal and depicted briefly. Some men are seen drinking alcohol in a flashback, and Bella’s father, Charlie, is occasionally shown drinking beer.
Mature themes in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The film explores mature themes including death, loss, and the trauma of past sexual violence. A significant flashback depicts a character experiencing a traumatic assault by her fiancé and his friends, which led to her becoming a vampire; while non-graphic, the implications are heavy and disturbing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Twilight Saga: Eclipse appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse follows Bella Swan as she navigates a dangerous love triangle while a malicious vampire orchestrates an army of newborns to attack her. This film received a PG-13 rating for its moderate…
What age rating does The Twilight Saga: Eclipse have?
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Twilight Saga: Eclipse about?
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse follows Bella Swan as she navigates a dangerous love triangle while a malicious vampire orchestrates an army of newborns to attack her. This film received a PG-13 rating for its moderate intensity, thematic focus on death and trauma, and recurring vampire-related violence. Parents should be…
Is there sex or nudity in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse?
Content is mild, consisting mostly of romantic tension and kissing between Bella, Edward, and Jacob. There are conversations about abstinence, marriage, and Bella's desire to become intimate with Edward, though no explicit sexual acts or nudity occur. Some…
How violent is The Twilight Saga: Eclipse?
The film features moderate vampire-vs-vampire and vampire-vs-werewolf action sequences. Characters are seen biting one another, engaging in stylized hand-to-hand combat, and being decapitated or dismembered during battle scenes, though the gore is generally…
Is the language in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse appropriate for kids?
Language is mild throughout the film, limited to infrequent uses of words such as 'damn,' 'ass,' and 'hell.'
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse?
Substance use is minimal and depicted briefly. Some men are seen drinking alcohol in a flashback, and Bella’s father, Charlie, is occasionally shown drinking beer.
What mature themes appear in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse?
The film explores mature themes including death, loss, and the trauma of past sexual violence. A significant flashback depicts a character experiencing a traumatic assault by her fiancé and his friends, which led to her becoming a vampire; while non-graphic…
How long is The Twilight Saga: Eclipse?
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse runs 124 minutes, directed by David Slade, released in 2010.
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