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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
501K
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POPULARITY
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Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
An introverted high-school freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world.
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An introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world.An introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world.An introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
501K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
402
4
  • Director
    • Stephen Chbosky
  • Writer
    • Stephen Chbosky(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Logan Lerman
    • Emma Watson
    • Ezra Miller
Top credits
  • Director
    • Stephen Chbosky
  • Writer
    • Stephen Chbosky(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Logan Lerman
    • Emma Watson
    • Ezra Miller
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 754User reviews
    • 388Critic reviews
    • 67Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 19 wins & 50 nominations

    Videos4

    No. 1
    Trailer 2:26
    No. 1
    The Perks of Being a Wallflower
    Trailer 2:15
    The Perks of Being a Wallflower
    "A Toast to Charlie"
    Clip 0:47
    "A Toast to Charlie"
    It's All Relative with Nina Dobrev and Her Perfect TV and Movie Family
    Video 1:34
    It's All Relative with Nina Dobrev and Her Perfect TV and Movie Family

    Photos204

    Kelli Goss in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
    The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
    Emma Watson in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
    Logan Lerman in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
    Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Mae Whitman, and Reece Thompson in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
    Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Mae Whitman, Ezra Miller, and Erin Wilhelmi in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
    Logan Lerman, Mae Whitman, and Erin Wilhelmi in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
    Emma Watson in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
    Mae Whitman, Ezra Miller, and Erin Wilhelmi in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
    Emma Watson and Ezra Miller in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
    Logan Lerman and Ezra Miller in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
    Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Mae Whitman, Reece Thompson, Ezra Miller, Adam Hagenbuch, and Erin Wilhelmi in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

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    Logan Lerman
    Logan Lerman
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Emma Watson
    Emma Watson
    • Samas Sam
    Ezra Miller
    Ezra Miller
    • Patrickas Patrick
    Paul Rudd
    Paul Rudd
    • Mr. Andersonas Mr. Anderson
    Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott
    • Fatheras Father
    Kate Walsh
    Kate Walsh
    • Motheras Mother
    Patrick de Ledebur
    • Senior Bullyas Senior Bully
    Johnny Simmons
    Johnny Simmons
    • Bradas Brad
    Brian Balzerini
    • Linebackeras Linebacker
    Tom Kruszewski
    • Nose Tackleas Nose Tackle
    Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev
    • Candaceas Candace
    Nicholas Braun
    Nicholas Braun
    • Ponytail Derekas Ponytail Derek
    Julia Garner
    Julia Garner
    • Susanas Susan
    Tom Savini
    Tom Savini
    • Mr. Callahanas Mr. Callahan
    Emily Marie Callaway
    • Mean Freshman Girlas Mean Freshman Girl
    • (as Emily Callaway)
    Chelsea Zhang
    Chelsea Zhang
    • Shakespeare Girlas Shakespeare Girl
    Jesse Scheirer
    • Freshman Boyas Freshman Boy
    Justine Nicole Schaefer
    • Twin Girlas Twin Girl
    • (as Justine Schaefer)
    • Director
      • Stephen Chbosky
    • Writer
      • Stephen Chbosky(screenplay by) (based on his book)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Stephen Chbosky wrote the book that the movie is based on. He also wrote the screenplay and directed the movie.
    • Goofs
      Mr. Anderson claims that it was Charles Dickens who left a character literally hanging by his fingers in a serialized story, thus contributing to the term "cliffhanger." In fact, the author was Thomas Hardy, in his 1873 serial novel A Pair of Blue Eyes.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Charlie: [voice-over] I don't know if I will have the time to write any more letters because I might be too busy trying to participate. So if this does end up being the last letter, I just want you to know that I was in a bad place before I started high school, and you helped me. Even if you didn't know what I was talking about or know someone who's gone through it, you made me not feel alone. Because I know there are people who say all these things don't happen. And there are people who forget what it's like to be 16 when they turn 17. I know these will all be stories someday. And our pictures will become old photographs. We'll all become somebody's mom or dad. But right now these moments are not stories. This is happening. I am here and I am looking at her. And she is so beautiful. I can see it. This one moment when you know you're not a sad story. You are alive, and you stand up and see the lights on the buildings and everything that makes you wonder. And you're listening to that song and that drive with the people you love most in this world. And in this moment I swear, we are infinite.

    • Connections
      Featured in Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.135 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Could It Be Another Change
      Written by Sean Kelly

      Performed by The Samples

      Courtesy of W.A.R.? - What Are Records? Ltd.

    User reviews754

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Good but a bit scary to this old fashioned father.
    "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is a good movie. However, as a father of two girls in college, watching this film is a bit tough for me, as I WANT to assume that real young people don't do drugs, stand up in fast-moving cars, have sex, or, well...have sex. But I also know this naive and although I would hate for younger teens to see this movie (as it might give them a sense that they should grow up too fast), it IS a good film. Far from perfect,...but a good film.

    The film is about a very insecure and withdrawn young man entering high school. He doesn't fit in and knows it. However, surprisingly, he does soon get taken into a small group of friends--friends who are seniors and mostly have a lot of hangups too. It takes place over this single year of high school and ends when the older friends go off to college.

    The film has a very smart script. Sometime, perhaps a bit too smart because too often the kids come off as a bit hipster-ish and too glib. But it is very enjoyable throughout and quite poignant--and deals with some VERY tough and complex topics--some of which are rarely ever addressed. While I don't think the movie is as wonderful as most (since it's in the IMDb Top 250 List), it is quite good and excellent for an audience 16 and up...well, perhaps 17 and up.
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    • Jan 23, 2014

    FAQ8

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 12, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Câu Chuyện Tuổi Teen
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Pitt Tunnel, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Summit Entertainment
      • Mr. Mudd
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $13,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,742,948
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $228,359
      • Sep 23, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,384,127
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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