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