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The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

102 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   12 October 2012 (USA)
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An introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world.

Director:

Stephen Chbosky

Writers:

Stephen Chbosky (novel), Stephen Chbosky (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Logan Lerman Logan Lerman ...
Dylan McDermott Dylan McDermott ...
Father
Kate Walsh Kate Walsh ...
Mother
Patrick de Ledebur Patrick de Ledebur ...
Senior Bully
Johnny Simmons Johnny Simmons ...
Brian Balzerini Brian Balzerini ...
Linebacker
Tom Kruszewski Tom Kruszewski ...
Nose Tackle
Nina Dobrev Nina Dobrev ...
Nicholas Braun Nicholas Braun ...
Ponytail Derek
Julia Garner Julia Garner ...
Susan
Ezra Miller Ezra Miller ...
Tom Savini Tom Savini ...
Mr. Callahan
Emily Marie Callaway Emily Marie Callaway ...
Mean Freshman Girl (as Emily Callaway)
Paul Rudd Paul Rudd ...
Chelsea T. Zhang Chelsea T. Zhang ...
Shakespeare Girl (as Chelsea Zhang)
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Storyline

Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this is about 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world. Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Freshman | First Love | Suicide | Friend | Written By Director  | See more »

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 on appeal for mature thematic material, drug and alcohol use, sexual content including references, and a fight - all involving teens See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

As Vantagens de Ser Invisível See more »

Filming Locations:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$13,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$228,359 (USA) (23 September 2012) (4 Screens)

Gross:

$17,008,013 (USA) (16 December 2012)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Summit Entertainment, Mr. Mudd See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

In the novel the name of Charlie's sister is never mentioned. In the movie Charlie's sister is played by Nina Dobrev and her character is named Candace. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: If the movie does indeed take place in the 1991-1992 school year as the book would suggest, during Bob's party the song "Here" by Pavement is played, which was not released until April 1992 See more »

Quotes

Mr. Callahan: [Mr. Callahan looks at Patrick's terrible attempt at the Shop class term project] You've gotta be kidding me.
Patrick: Remember, if you fail me you get me again next semester...
[cut to Patrick proudly announcing his C- in Shop]
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Connections

Referenced in 2012 MTV Video Music Awards (2012) See more »

Soundtracks

"Seasick, Yet Still Docked"
Written by Morrissey (as Steven Morrissey) and Alain Whyte
Performed by Morrissey
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing and EMI Records Ltd. See more »