The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012 103 min ★ 7.8 Drama

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1991. High school freshman Charlie is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two senior students, Sam and her stepbrother Patrick, become his mentors, helping him discover the joys of friendship, music and love.

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Cast

Logan Lerman

Charlie

Emma Watson

Sam

Ezra Miller

Patrick

Mae Whitman

Mary Elizabeth

Kate Walsh

Mother

Dylan McDermott

Father

Melanie Lynskey

Aunt Helen

Nina Dobrev

Candace

Johnny Simmons

Brad

Joan Cusack

Dr. Burton

Details

Director

Stephen Chbosky

Screenplay

Stephen Chbosky

Tagline

"We are infinite."

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$13,000,000

Revenue

$33,384,127

Production

Mr. Mudd

Reviews

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Andres Gomez

February 29, 2016

★ 8/10

Really complex and sweet movie with a great story, script and performances from Lerman, Watson and Miller. Also, great directing and cut. A really good movie for a rainy day.

S

Sidney Prescott

December 6, 2021

★ 10/10

This movie was godly. No other like it. Truly a spiritual experience.

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rosewaters

February 26, 2024

★ 10/10

This movie & book honest to god changed my life. I also feel that they supplement each other well. The movie includes details not included in the book and vice versa. Read the book and then watch the movie, its a spiritual experience.