Is The Twilight Saga: New Moon appropriate for children?

# The Twilight Saga: New Moon - Parental Guide New Moon follows a teenage girl navigating a love triangle between a vampire and a werewolf, featuring moderate violence, mild language, and notably strong sexual content including passionate scenes. While rated PG-13, the intense romantic themes and supernatural elements make it best suited for mature teens rather than younger children.

What age is The Twilight Saga: New Moon suitable for?

Our verdict for The Twilight Saga: New Moon is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Twilight Saga: New Moon safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2009

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Romance

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.

Cast

Kristen Stewart

Bella Swan

Robert Pattinson

Edward Cullen

Taylor Lautner

Jacob Black

Dakota Fanning

Jane

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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