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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012·Movie·PG-13·103 min·7.8(11,236)

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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About The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a 2012 English-language drama film directed by Stephen Chbosky. The cast is led by Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 11200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower was produced by Mr. Mudd and made in United States of America. It was released on September 20, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $33 million worldwide.

Director
Stephen Chbosky
Writers
Stephen Chbosky
Release date
September 20, 2012
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$33 million
Production
Mr. Mudd
#school friend#depression#high school#friendship#based on novel or book#trauma#coming of age#freshman#school#teenage boy#high school student#first love#aunt nephew relationship#lgbt

The Perks of Being a Wallflower cast & crew

The Perks of Being a Wallflower was directed by Stephen Chbosky and written by Stephen Chbosky.

The cast features Logan Lerman as Charlie, Emma Watson as Sam, Ezra Miller as Patrick, Mae Whitman as Mary Elizabeth, Kate Walsh as Mother, and Dylan McDermott as Father.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Brook, cinematography is by Andrew Dunn, and it was produced by John Malkovich and Lianne Halfon.

Is The Perks of Being a Wallflower worth watching?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 11,236 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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Cast of The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Logan Lerman

Logan Lerman

Charlie

Emma Watson

Emma Watson

Sam

Ezra Miller

Ezra Miller

Patrick

Mae Whitman

Mae Whitman

Mary Elizabeth

Kate Walsh

Kate Walsh

Mother

Dylan McDermott

Dylan McDermott

Father

Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Lynskey

Aunt Helen

Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev

Candace

Johnny Simmons

Johnny Simmons

Brad

Joan Cusack

Joan Cusack

Dr. Burton

Paul Rudd

Paul Rudd

Mr. Anderson

Nicholas Braun

Nicholas Braun

Ponytail Derek

The Perks of Being a Wallflower — FAQs

Where can I watch The Perks of Being a Wallflower in United States?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, YouTube TV in United States.

Is The Perks of Being a Wallflower on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel ?

Yes — The Perks of Being a Wallflower is currently available on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.

What language is The Perks of Being a Wallflower in?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Perks of Being a Wallflower?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).

What is The Perks of Being a Wallflower rated?

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 11,236 ratings.

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