The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012 · PG-13 · 1h 43m · Drama · Directed by Stephen Chbosky

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Synopsis

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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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NovaTJ9.9August 8, 2026

Genuinely one of the greatest coming of age movies I've ever watched. SO SO GOOD

barackobama6.8July 27, 2026

My brain can’t register Emma Watson speaking in an American accent

Cast

  • Logan LermanLogan LermanCharlie
  • Emma WatsonEmma WatsonSam
  • Ezra MillerEzra MillerPatrick
  • Mae WhitmanMae WhitmanMary Elizabeth
  • Kate WalshKate WalshMother
  • Dylan McDermottDylan McDermottFather
  • Melanie LynskeyMelanie LynskeyAunt Helen
  • Nina DobrevNina DobrevCandace
  • Johnny SimmonsJohnny SimmonsBrad
  • Joan CusackJoan CusackDr. Burton
  • Paul RuddPaul RuddMr. Anderson
  • Nicholas BraunNicholas BraunPonytail Derek
  • Reece ThompsonReece ThompsonCraig
  • Patrick de LedeburSenior Bully
  • Brian BalzeriniLinebacker
  • Tom KruszewskiNose Tackle
  • Julia GarnerJulia GarnerSusan
  • Tom SaviniTom SaviniMr. Callahan
  • Emily Marie CallawayMean Freshman Girl
  • Chelsea ZhangChelsea ZhangShakespeare Girl

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