The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a 2012 romantic drama directed by Stephen Chbosky, starring Logan Lerman, Paul Rudd and Ezra Miller. It is based on The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $33.4 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2013. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Stephen Chbosky
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Summit Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Perks of Being a Wallflower About?
The premise of The Perks of Being a Wallflower without spoilers, adapted from The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Charlie, an introverted and observant teenager, begins high school searching for friendship and belonging. He finds unexpected connection and support from two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who introduce him to a vibrant world of music, love, and self-discovery. As Charlie experiences these new joys, he also confronts difficult memories and emotional challenges, learning about the complexities of growing up and the importance of genuine connection.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- coming of age
- high school
- gay
- introvert
- first love
- depression
- mental illness
- gay friend
- flashback
- aunt nephew incest
- best friend
- blackout
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- male in drag
- gay relationship
- closeted homosexual
- homophobia
- teenage sex
- gay kiss
- child abuse
- gay teenager
- friend
- letter
- book
- teacher
- hospital
- drugs
- writer
- friendship
- new friend
- childhood flashback
- friendship between teens
- abusive aunt
- unrequited love
- writing a letter to a dead friend
- stepbrother stepsister relationship
- boyfriend boyfriend relationship
- listening to music
- suicide of best friend
- male male kiss
- gay slur
- homosexual
- child molestation
- sexual abuse
- incest
- high school freshman
- gay character
- gay interest
- dating
- doctor
- wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Cast
Logan Lerman leads the cast, with Paul Rudd and Ezra Miller. Directed by Stephen Chbosky; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stephen Chbosky
More from Stephen Chbosky
More films directed by Stephen Chbosky, best-rated first: Wonder, Nonnas and Dear Evan Hansen.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Perks of Being a Wallflower 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 85% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 8.4
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TMDB 78% User score
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Letterboxd 4.0 /5
130K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower Plot Summary
What happens in The Perks of Being a Wallflower from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins with Charlie, portrayed by Logan Lerman, penning a letter to an anonymous pen pal, revealing his feelings about his forthcoming first day of high school. Unfortunately, the day turns out to be quite challenging as he faces bullying from his peers, but he finds solace in the kindness of his English teacher, Mr. Anderson, played by Paul Rudd.
Full summary
The whole story of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, scene by scene
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Box Office
The Perks of Being a Wallflower grossed $33.4 million worldwide. $17.7 million came from the US and Canada and $15.6 million (47%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$33.4M
- US & Canada
- $17.7M
- International
- $15.6M
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Awards & Nominations
The Perks of Being a Wallflower won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2013. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2013, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win3 nominations2 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2013 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best First Feature
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Critics' Choice 2013 2 nominations- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay – Stephen Chbosky
- Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress – Logan Lerman
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Trailers & Videos
14 videos: 2 trailers, 11 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer DVD/BD Trailer
- Clip The First 10 Minutes of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
- Clip 'Charlie Meets Sam at the Football Game' Scene | The Perks of Being a Wallflower
- Clip 'The Homecoming Dance' Scene | The Perks of Being a Wallflower
How Well Do You Know The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What writing does Charlie engage in at the beginning of the film?
Cars in The Perks of Being a Wallflower
10 cars on screen, including the 1978 Ford F-Series and the 1982 Chevrolet Citation.
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Jaguar XJ6 Series III Minor role -
Mack R-Series Minor role
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “Անտեսված լինելու առավելությունները” and “Noi siamo infinito”.
- Also known as
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- Անտեսված լինելու առավելությունները
- Noi siamo infinito
- 壁花少年
- Vielleicht lieber morgen
- Las ventajas de ser un marginado
- Le Monde de Charlie
- Saksı Olmanın Faydaları
- As Vantagens de Ser Invisível
- Хорошо быть тихоней
- Charlie
- Charlieho malá tajemství
- Elämäni seinäruusuna
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- Egy különc srác feljegyzései
- Τα Πλεονεκτήματα του να Είσαι στο Περιθώριο
- כמה טוב להיות פרח קיר
- مزايا أن تكون خجولًا
- Переваги скромників
- 월플라워
- 壁花男孩
- Charliejev svet
- Charlieho malé tajomstvá
- Предимствата да бъдеш аутсайдер
- Чарлијев свет
- Jurnalul unui adolescent timid
- Las ventajas de ser invisible
- 少年自讀日記
- Els avantatges de ser un marginat
- ウォールフラワー
- Câu chuyện tuổi teen
- วัยป่วนหัวใจปึ้ก
- Atskalūno laiškai
- Müürililleks olemise iseärasused
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Perks of Being a Wallflower released?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower was released on September 21, 2012.
Who directed The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower was directed by Stephen Chbosky.
More films by Stephen Chbosky Who is in the cast of The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower stars Logan Lerman, Paul Rudd and Ezra Miller, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Perks of Being a Wallflower make at the box office?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower grossed $33.4 million worldwide ($17.7 million domestic, $15.6 million international).
How is The Perks of Being a Wallflower rated?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
Is The Perks of Being a Wallflower based on a book?
Yes. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is adapted from The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.
What awards did The Perks of Being a Wallflower win?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best First Feature at the Spirit Awards 2013.
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