The Perks of Being a Wallflower

PG-13

Released Oct 12, 2012

1 hr. 43 min.

Comedy

Drama

Romance

LGBTQ+

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85%

172 Reviews

Tomatometer

89%

100,000+ Ratings

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Socially awkward teen Charlie (Logan Lerman) is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two charismatic students become his mentors. Free-spirited Sam (Emma Watson) and her stepbrother Patrick (Ezra Miller) help Charlie discover the joys of friendship, first love, music and more, while a teacher sparks Charlie's dreams of becoming a writer. However, as his new friends prepare to leave for college, Charlie's inner sadness threatens to shatter his newfound confidence.

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Critics Consensus

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a heartfelt and sincere adaptation that's bolstered by strong lead performances.

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Hargie M

a testament to the power of storytelling to connect us, to inspire us, and to remind us that we are not alone in our struggles. It's a film that speaks to the heart of what it means to be human, and for that, it will always hold a special place in my own journey of self-discovery.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/27/24

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NahÃºm C

The best teen movie there can be. He has it all, drugs, abuse, trauma, bad parents. It is a total criticism of adolescence.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/24/24

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lackeryu L

Can he please have one good day??

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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Bryan G

my comfort movie. I've watched it 4 times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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Mellissa R

AMO AMO AMO AMO AMO AMO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/24

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Estera K

If I had to describe this movie in one word I would use 'interesting'. There are parts with which I would personally disagree. For example, showing drugs and alcohol as some little fun activity. It really doesn't show the long term affects that it would cause. At the same time, it pictures teenage hood under a very interesting light and gives some food for your mind to take apart. I would recommend it to audience 16+. You can try to show it to younger members of the family, but the movie does contain drugs, sexual content, and vulgar language.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/24

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Stephen Chbosky

Director

Logan Lerman

Charlie

Emma Watson

Sam

Ezra Miller

Patrick

Mae Whitman

Mary Elizabeth

Kate Walsh

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Deborah Ross

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This is boring, and it's partly that believability thing. How many alienated outsiders do you have to gather together before they become insiders? Alternatively, they are all so good-looking, smart and well-heeled, they are winners, surely.

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Violet Lucca

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"Like real teenagers, Watson and Miller convincingly move from glowing objects of desire to comic relief to deeply troubled human beings."

Jun 28, 2013

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

I think for a first film this guy who wrote the book and has adapted it for the screen has done a terrific job and I really found these characters sympathetic.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 29, 2012

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José C. Donayre Guerrero

EscribiendoCine

A very lively film whose ending gives a sensation of leaving behind a youth that, although dramatic, love-filled and happy, is never permanent. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

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Michael Cuby

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It can sometimes be hard to watch a film adaptation of one of your favorite teenage books because, too often, they fail to live up to the brilliance of the page. Luckily, this was not the case for the 2012 adaptation...

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Gautam Anand

The Cinemaholic

The films biggest achievement is how beautifully it captures the rich tapestry of teenage experiences soaked in lessons learned for a lifetime.

Rated: 4.5/5

Mar 22, 2022

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Synopsis

Socially awkward teen Charlie (Logan Lerman) is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two charismatic students become his mentors. Free-spirited Sam (Emma Watson) and her stepbrother Patrick (Ezra Miller) help Charlie discover the joys of friendship, first love, music and more, while a teacher sparks Charlie's dreams of becoming a writer. However, as his new friends prepare to leave for college, Charlie's inner sadness threatens to shatter his newfound confidence.

Director: Stephen Chbosky
Executive Producer: James Powers, Stephen Chbosky
Screenwriter: Stephen Chbosky
Distributor: Summit Entertainment
Production Co: Mr. Mudd
Rating: PG-13 (All Involving Teens|A Fight|Sexual References|Drug and Alcohol Use|Mature Thematic Material|Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 12, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 21, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.7M

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