Is Twilight appropriate for children?

# Twilight Parental Guide Twilight follows a teenage girl who falls in love with a 108-year-old vampire, featuring intense romantic scenes and sexual tension throughout. While the PG-13 rating allows some mild language and monster violence, the strong sexual content and obsessive relationship dynamics make this better suited for mature teens rather than younger children.

What age is Twilight suitable for?

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

Is Twilight safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

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

2008

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Fantasy, Drama, Romance

Synopsis

When Bella Swan moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest, she falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire. Despite Edward's repeated cautions, Bella can't stay away from him, a fatal move that endangers her own life.

Cast

Kristen Stewart

Bella Swan

Robert Pattinson

Edward Cullen

Billy Burke

Charlie Swan

Peter Facinelli

Dr. Carlisle Cullen

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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Parents also checked

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Generally safe

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Not recommended

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

Not recommended

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Generally safe

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