The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

PG-13

2012

1h 43m

Comedy

Drama

Romance

LGBTQ+

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Socially awkward Charlie is a wallflower watching from the sidelines, until a pair of charismatic seniors take him under their wing.

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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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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

09/01/2018

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

Film Comment Magazine

06/28/2013

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

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

11/29/2012

4/5

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.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 23

5/5

In not following the status quo and for being more honest than angst-ridden, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is an extremely soulful and satisfying challenge for the normally fluffy or unrealistic high school setting of movies.

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José C. Donayre Guerrero

EscribiendoCine

02/12/2024

8/10

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]

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Michael Cuby

them.

10/03/2022

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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Lena T

@Lenabanana 3d

i am not gonna lie its hard to describe this movie because its to good I can't even find the words no compliment is enough to compliment this film if you are looking for something that is deep as a great story line and will bring out emotion its for sure need to be the next movie you watch.

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Thiago N

Dec 2

Reflexivo e profundo. O filme trás uma visão de como sempre vai haver pessoas em que podemos nos encontrar. Atuações e falas marcantes "Nós somos infinitos!"

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Leila A

Nov 27

You feel every single emotion Charlie feels. Really really good, made me cry. 10/10 would recommend.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Nov 25

Funny in 01 hour, 42 minutes, and 37 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for All Involving Teens, A Fight, Sexual References, Drug and Alcohol Use, Mature Thematic Material and Sexual Content!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $17,700,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Riccardo D

Nov 24

A good look into adolescence and the turbulence we go through in the eyes of a kid that suffered several serious traumas. While the performances are not the best at times, some good dialogue and heartfelt scenes all topped by great moments of self reflection enrich and elevate this movie from any other generic high-school drama.

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Noah N

Nov 20

Wow!! Just wow I found this on Netflix and I thought I'd watch it on a whim, but I was not expecting it to be this good, its a masterpiece, the big reveal(I hadn't read the book) was so well done and the performances were brilliant, best movie I watched this year besides F1.

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Stephen Chbosky

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Charlie

Emma Watson

Sam

Ezra Miller

Patrick

Mae Whitman

Mary Elizabeth

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - We Accept the Love We Think We Deserve

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - Charlie's Breakdown

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - You're a Wallflower

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - I Love You, Charlie

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Synopsis

Socially awkward Charlie is a wallflower watching from the sidelines, until a pair of charismatic seniors take him under their wing.

Director: Stephen Chbosky
Producer: Lianne Halfon, Russell Smith, John Malkovich
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
Runtime: 1h 43m

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