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

Sep 1, 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

Jun 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)

Nov 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, 2025

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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Michael Cuby

them.

Oct 3, 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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Gautam Anand

The Cinemaholic

Mar 22, 2022

4.5/5

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

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R T

@RT14728125 5 days ago

This is my second favorite movie of all time. I love every single part of it. This film has a good way of capturing Charlie’s life. It does many things good, but maybe the best is in making every character feel real and not evil. One of my favorite scenes is when Brad comes into the office after Charlie stands up for Patrick in the cafeteria. Brad coming back in and thanking Charlie for standing up for Pat, brings me back from saying “oh my god this guy is evil” and makes me realize that Brad is human too. Every character in this movie feels so human. And I love how this film captures the essence of living carelessly as a teenager. Certainly, Charlie has a lot going, as does Sam, as does Patrick, as do all of the characters, however the focus is on how they interpret and appreciate life in a loving way. One of my favorite small moments in the film is just when Pat tells everyone he loves them as they leave his house from secret Santa. This film is a masterpiece. I love it.

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Savannah P

@savpaq0917 Sep 9, 2026

Such a beautiful film! Acting is absolutely wonderful. This movie changed the way I view things.

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Tara A

@tara.allan Sep 7, 2026

I have never felt more seen.

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Jordan G

@RT85509329 Aug 30, 2026

Good coming of age movie. Touching on friendship, the early 90s, and mental health. Acting was real and great.

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Jacob W

@jakerwh Aug 11, 2026

right now these moments are not stories

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tills W

@tillyangel Aug 10, 2026

boring, yawning. sorry i personally didn't enjoy this. no hate to those who did.

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Stephen Chbosky

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Logan Lerman

Charlie

Emma Watson

Sam

Ezra Miller

Patrick

Mae Whitman

Mary Elizabeth

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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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