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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

PG-1320121h 43mStephen Chbosky
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 67

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"We are infinite."

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1991. High school freshman Charlie is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two senior students, Sam and her stepbrother Patrick, become his mentors, helping him discover the joys of friendship, music and love.

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School FriendDepressionHigh SchoolFriendshipBased On Novel Or BookTraumaMelancholyComing Of AgeFreshmanSchool

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) about?

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1991. High school freshman Charlie is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two senior students, Sam and her stepbrother Patrick, become his mentors, helping him discover the joys of friendship, music and love.

Who stars in The Perks of Being a Wallflower?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower stars Logan Lerman (Charlie), Emma Watson (Sam), Ezra Miller (Patrick), Mae Whitman (Mary Elizabeth), Kate Walsh (Mother). The film was directed by Stephen Chbosky.

How long is The Perks of Being a Wallflower?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Perks of Being a Wallflower worth watching?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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