Quick Info
- Year
- 2012
- Director
- Stephen Chbosky
- Duration
- 103 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $13M
- Box Office
- $33M
External Ratings
IMDb7.8
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes78%
📺 Where to Watch
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Our Rating
7.9/10
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7.4/10
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.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.9
Acting
8
Direction
7.8
Cinematography
7.6
Music
7.4
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
