The Perks of Being a Wallflower(2012)
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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
Studio
Mr. Mudd
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$33M
Cast
Logan Lerman
as Charlie
Emma Watson
as Sam
Ezra Miller
as Patrick
Mae Whitman
as Mary Elizabeth
Kate Walsh
as Mother
Dylan McDermott
as Father
Melanie Lynskey
as Aunt Helen
Nina Dobrev
as Candace
Johnny Simmons
as Brad
Joan Cusack
as Dr. Burton
Paul Rudd
as Mr. Anderson
Nicholas Braun
as Ponytail Derek
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$13M
Box Office
$33M
Production Companies
Mr. Mudd
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Where can I watch The Perks of Being a Wallflower?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012).
What is The Perks of Being a Wallflower about?▼
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.
Who directed The Perks of Being a Wallflower?▼
The Perks of Being a Wallflower was directed by Stephen Chbosky and released in 2012. It is a drama film.
How long is The Perks of Being a Wallflower?▼
The Perks of Being a Wallflower has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in The Perks of Being a Wallflower?▼
The cast of The Perks of Being a Wallflower includes Logan Lerman as Charlie, Emma Watson as Sam, Ezra Miller as Patrick, Mae Whitman as Mary Elizabeth, Kate Walsh as Mother and more.
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