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Twilight (2008)

Based on Stephenie Meyer’s book of the same name, Twilight follows Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), who falls madly in love with Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), who she soon finds out is a vampire. Falling in love with her at the same time, Edward and Bella must overcome obstacles to preserve their forbidden relationship.

Twilight
PG-13
Romance
Fantasy
Drama

Director
Catherine Hardwicke
Release Date
November 21, 2008
Cast
Robert Pattinson , Ashley Greene , Peter Facinelli , Rachelle Lefevre , Elizabeth Reaser , Kristen Stewart , Nikki Reed , Jackson Rathbone , Cam Gigandet , Kellan Lutz , Taylor Lautner , Anna Kendrick , Billy Burke
Writers
Melissa Rosenberg
Runtime
121 minutes
Franchise(s)
The Twilight Saga
Sequel(s)
The Twilight Saga: New Moon , The Twilight Saga: Eclipse , The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
Budget
$37 million

Summary

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