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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Play trailer Poster for The Perks of Being a Wallflower PG-13 Released Oct 12, 2012 1h 43m Comedy Drama Romance LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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cinema f “We accept the love we think we deserve.” This movie (and book) opened a whole perspective for me. It showed me I wasn’t alone. I felt like Charlie in high school and I’m glad this movie helped me get through that and made me feel not alone. The cast is everything. 5/5 stars. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review Mate P The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a movie that could have been a lot better than it is. The story is very emotional, the plot twist was very unexpected and refreshing. The characters are very relatable and well-written. My favourite character is Patrick, because it's very relatable to me that he suppress the pain and shows his good side to everyone. The dialogues are natural and incredibly realistic. The directing is not bad for a first timer, but the movie is technically flawed. There are nice things in cinematography, but overall it's boring and it doesn't offer anything outstanding. The editing isn't bad either, but just like the cinematography, sound, production design and score, it doesn't live up to the quality of the writing. The acting though is great. The cast did an amazing job on the film. The Perks of Being a Wallflower could be an amazing movie, but it technically doesn't offer anything outstanding. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/19/24 Full Review 13 E It's a perfect movie with an amazing trama, monologues and actors. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/19/24 Full Review Mason M I was truly astonished by this film. It may not capture any of the experiences of high school, but it almost perfectly captured the feelings. Somehow being one of the saddest and funniest films I've ever seen, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of the most daringly spiritual film watching experience that I've ever had, as it tries to delve into the mind and emotions of its main character with its filmmaking. I don't even have any mental health problems, and I could still find a lot to relate to in Charlie. This film is also amazingly written, with all the details amounting to more than you would expect and also having some great comedic writing. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is one of the essential high school movies, capturing how it feels to be stuck in the middle of it all. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review Maria Cecília A I believe every teenager going through tough times should watch this movie. It made me feel less alone. It will forever play in my mind and heart. Thank you Stephen Chbosky for writing such a masterpiece! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/18/24 Full Review Fabio J Deeply moving & real Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/17/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - We Accept the Love We Think We Deserve The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - We Accept the Love We Think We Deserve 2:40 The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - Come On Eileen The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - Come On Eileen 2:17 The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - Charlie's Breakdown The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - Charlie's Breakdown 2:38 The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - You're a Wallflower The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - You're a Wallflower 2:32 The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - I Love You, Charlie The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - I Love You, Charlie 2:27 The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - The Tunnel The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - The Tunnel 1:44 The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - Rocky Horror Picture Show The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Official Clip - Rocky Horror Picture Show 1:53 View more videos
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Movie Info

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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