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.

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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Mirabel G

@Miraaaaaq Jan 16

THIS IS THE BEST DAMN MOVIE IVE EVER SEEN 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

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Grant M.

@BrettDeaver Jan 7

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a beautiful emotional role coaster which explores many different themes. Logan Lerman absolutely delivers with the role of Chalie, as he scales through all of the emotions while still maintaining to be emotionally suppressed. This film explores various themes like PTSD, jealousy, social anxiety, and many more while covering the challenges of integrating into a new lifestyle challenge like high school. What I especially love about this movie is it is able to pluck at the heartstrings yet in an emotionally sound and non-depressing way which then balances out towards the end resulting in an overall mentally satisfying experience. As someone who normally doesn’t dwell too often in coming-of-age dramas, this timeless 2012 novel-adaptation leaves me with a newfound perspective on life.

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Elisa C.

@e1isac Dec 27

Mi película favorita, te amo charlie

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Loudyn N.

@MovieEnjoyer69 Dec 16

Really shows what teena go through.

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Lena T

@Lenabanana Dec 13

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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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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Mae Whitman

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

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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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