Twilight (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2008, Twilight is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Catherine Hardwicke, running about 122 minutes. “When you can live forever, what do you live for?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Twilight stars Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, Billy Burke as Charlie Swan and Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Twilight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $393.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twilight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twilight tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twilight (2008)?
- In US, Twilight is available to stream on Hulu and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Twilight worth watching?
- Twilight holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twilight?
- Twilight stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke, Taylor Lautner and Peter Facinelli.
- When was Twilight released?
- Twilight was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.