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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

We are infinite.

2012•1h 43m•

★7.8(11,164 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.

Director

Stephen Chbosky

Writers

Stephen Chbosky

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Main Cast

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

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Stephen Chbosky
Script Supervisor: Diane Hassinger Newman
Second Assistant Director: Susan Ransom-Coyle
First Assistant Director: Chip Signore

Writing

Screenplay: Stephen Chbosky
Book: Stephen Chbosky

Production

Producer: John Malkovich
Producer: Lianne Halfon
Executive Producer: Stephen Chbosky
Producer: Russell Smith
Executive Producer: James Powers
Casting: Venus Kanani

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Michael Brook
Foley Artist: Gregg Barbanell
Sound Mixer: Jeffree Bloomer
Foley Artist: Noel Vought
Sound Editor: Bruce Tanis
Music Supervisor: Alexandra Patsavas

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: Aaron Streiner
Set Dresser: Thomas F. Kelly
Set Dresser: Eugene Doyle
Set Decoration: Merissa Lombardo
Graphic Designer: Christina Myal

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Supervisor: Diane Collins
Set Costumer: Amanda Jenkins
Set Costumer: Melanie Marie Evans
Key Makeup Artist: Patty Bell
Key Hair Stylist: Nancy Keslar
Costume Designer: David C. Robinson

Visual Effects

Visual Effects Producer: Phillip Hoffman
Visual Effects Supervisor: Adam Avitabile

Keywords

school frienddepressionhigh schoolfriendshipbased on novel or booktraumacoming of agefreshmanschoolteenage boyhigh school studentfirst loveaunt nephew relationshiplgbtmental healthlgbt teenpittsburgh, pennsylvania1990sbased on young adult novelgay themeboys' love (bl)teenager

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User Reviews(3)

Andres Gomez

Feb 29, 2016

8/10

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.

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Sidney Prescott

Dec 6, 2021

10/10

This movie was godly. No other like it. Truly a spiritual experience.

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rosewaters

Feb 26, 2024

10/10

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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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "We are infinite."

#2

With a budget of $13.0M, the film grossed $33.4M — a profit of $20.4M (157% ROI).

#3

The runtime is 103 minutes (1h 43m).

#4

The film was directed by Stephen Chbosky.

#5

The screenplay was written by Stephen Chbosky.

#6

The score was composed by Michael Brook.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Andrew Dunn.

#8

It has been rated by over 11,164 users on TMDB with an average score of 7.8/10.

#9

This title is listed on IMDb as tt1659337.

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Rating

7.8/10

Great

11,164 votes

Critic avg. 9.3 (3 reviews)

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Movie Information

Original Title:

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG-13

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$13,000,000

Revenue:

$33,384,127

Production Companies:

Mr. Mudd

Mr. Mudd

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