The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests The Twilight Saga: New Moon is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. The Twilight Saga: New Moon continues the supernatural romance between human Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen. After Edward leaves Forks to protect her, Bella falls into a severe depression and finds dangerous…

The Twilight Saga: New Moon is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon continues the supernatural romance between human Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen. After Edward leaves Forks to protect her, Bella falls into a severe depression and finds dangerous solace in her friendship with Jacob Black, who is revealed to be a werewolf. The film features moderate…

The film contains mild sexual content, consisting primarily of several kissing scenes and multiple shots of male characters shirtless.

Violence is moderate and consistent with a PG-13 rating. It includes scenes of vampire combat where characters are physically dismembered or crushed, often resulting in them crumbling into dust rather than bleeding. There is also stylized fighting between…

Language is mild, featuring roughly eight instances of mild profanity and two religious exclamations. The film also includes some moderate name-calling.

Substance use is mild and limited to a few incidental scenes where adults are seen consuming beer.

Mature themes include a prolonged focus on Bella's intense depression and self-harming behavior following her breakup. The story also touches on suicidal ideation, the sacrifice of one's life, and the inherent danger posed by immortal beings to humans.

The Twilight Saga: New Moon runs 131 minutes, directed by Chris Weitz, released in 2009.

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