Andres Gomez
Feb 29, 2016
Really complex and sweet movie with a great story, script and performances from Lerman, Watson and Miller. Also, great directing and cut. A really good movie for a rainy day.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
We are infinite.
2012•1h 43m•
★7.8(11,618 ratings)
Drama
Overview
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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Stephen ChboskyWriters
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Direction
- Director: Stephen Chbosky
- Script Supervisor: Diane Hassinger Newman
- First Assistant Director: Chip Signore
- Second Assistant Director: Susan Ransom-Coyle
Writing
- Screenplay: Stephen Chbosky
- Book: Stephen Chbosky
Production
- Producer: John Malkovich
- Producer: Lianne Halfon
- Producer: Russell Smith
- Executive Producer: Stephen Chbosky
- Executive Producer: James Powers
- Casting: Mary Vernieu
Music & Sound
- Original Music Composer: Michael Brook
- Music Supervisor: Alexandra Patsavas
- Sound Mixer: Jeffree Bloomer
- Boom Operator: Anthony Cargioli
- Supervising Sound Editor: Perry Robertson
- Supervising Sound Editor: Scott Sanders
Cinematography
- Director of Photography: Andrew Dunn
- Still Photographer: John Bramley
- Key Grip: Keith Seymour
Editing
- Editor: Mary Jo Markey
Art Direction
- Production Design: Inbal Weinberg
- Set Dresser: Eugene Doyle
- Set Dresser: Thomas F. Kelly
- Set Dresser: Aaron Streiner
- Property Master: Pete Dancy
- Art Direction: Gregory A. Weimerskirch
Costume & Make-Up
- Set Costumer: Amanda Jenkins
- Costume Supervisor: Diane Collins
- Set Costumer: Melanie Marie Evans
- Costume Designer: David C. Robinson
- Makeup Department Head: Evelyne Noraz
- Key Makeup Artist: Patty Bell
Visual Effects
- Visual Effects Producer: Phillip Hoffman
- Visual Effects Supervisor: Adam Avitabile
Keywords
school frienddepressionhigh schoolfriendshipbased on novel or booktraumamelancholycoming of agefreshmanschoolteenage boyhigh school studentfirst loveaunt nephew relationshiplgbtmental healthlgbt teenteen dramapittsburgh, pennsylvania1990sbased on young adult novelgay themeboys' love (bl)teenager
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User Reviews(3)
Sidney Prescott
Dec 6, 2021
This movie was godly. No other like it. Truly a spiritual experience.
rosewaters
Feb 26, 2024
This movie & book honest to god changed my life. I also feel that they supplement each other well. The movie includes details not included in the book and vice versa. Read the book and then watch the movie, its a spiritual experience.
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Movie Information
Original Title:
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Status:
Released
Age Rating (US):
PG-13
Language:
English
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Budget:
$13,000,000
Revenue:
$33,384,127
Production Companies:
Mr. Mudd