The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

PG-13

Released Oct 12, 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.

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

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.

Sep 1, 2018

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Violet Lucca

Film Comment Magazine

"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

Feb 12, 2024

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Michael Cuby

them.

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...

Oct 3, 2022

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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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Julian Rex M

Although it is too truncated to become memorable, The Perks of Being a Wallflower smoothly portray the humor, heart, and savagery of the high school experience, adding a rare jewel to writer/director Stephen Chbosky's plastic crown.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Nic E

This was a great movie, enjoyed very much and rewatch this all the time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/25

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Audience Member

one of my favorite movies but might not be for everyone, classic heartbreaking teen movie but so amazing and relatable

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/25

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Arnold B

This movie was very life changing and eye-opening .It really unveiled all the struggles of becoming/living as a teenager such as: sexuality, romance, disputes, relationships, school and drugs. These were all displayed to the audience in a cinematically exquisite film. Note: The relationship between Sam and Charlie was developed wonderfully.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/25

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Micaela M

Great movie with a satisfying ending. Sent me into psychosis though

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/25

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Drew B

Logan Lerman's performance is understated and fantastic. Plenty of quotable lines through out. You kind of feel like a teenager as you watch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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Stephen Chbosky

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Charlie

Emma Watson

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Ezra Miller

Patrick

Mae Whitman

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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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