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The Perks of Being a Wallflower streaming

2012 Movie United States Drama 103 min FSK 12
By: Stephen Chbosky With: Melanie Lynskey, Kate Walsh, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman, Emma Watson

Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this is about 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The introvert freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world.

Filmium rating
79%

Mood

Bittersweet
Emotional
Heartfelt
Reflective
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Stephen Chbosky
Kate Walsh
Ezra Miller
Dylan McDermott
Logan Lerman
Mae Whitman
Emma Watson
Melanie Lynskey
Ensemble Cast
Talented
Writer-Director

Adaptation

Based On Novel
Stephen Chbosky

Cinematic Technique

Character-Driven
Intimate
Realistic

Narrative Structure

Coming-Of-Age
Epistolary
Flashback
Linear
Romantic Drama

Pace

Gradual
Reflective
Steady

Soundtrack

Music Supervision By Alexandra Patsavas
Notable Soundtrack

Style

Coming-Of-Age
Dramatic
Introspective

Time-Period

1991 Setting
Early 90S

Central Conflict

Friendship Struggles
Identity
Identity Crisis
Mental Health
Mental Health Struggles
Trauma

Characters

Charlie
Patrick
Sam
Teenager

Ending

Bittersweet
Feeling Alive
Hopeful
Reflective
Self-Acceptance

Historical Context

Early 90S
Post-Cold War Era

Key Plot Points

Drug Use
Friendship Formation
Romantic Relationship
Trauma Revelation

Plot

Coming-Of-Age
Friendship
High School
Mental Health
Teen Mental Health

Setting

1990S
1991
High School
Pittsburgh
Suburban

Shooting Location

Ohio Valley
Pittsburgh

Theme

Friendship
Identity
Love And Friendship
Mental Health
Self-Acceptance
Trauma And Healing

Genre

Coming-Of-Age
Drama
Romance
Romantic Drama

Audiences

Coming-Of-Age Audience
Teenagers
Teens
Young Adults
Zillennials

Titles

Las ventajas de ser invisible
Le Monde de Charlie
Ten, kdo stojí v koutě
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Vielleicht lieber morgen
Čarlijev svet

Awards

Critics' Choice Nominations
Glaad Media Award
Independent Spirit Award For Best First Feature

Box Office Success

$33.4 Million Worldwide
Financial Success

Critical Reception

85% Rotten Tomatoes
Favorable Reviews
Strong Performances

Festivals

Toronto International Film Festival

Ratings

Cinemascore A

Reception

Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim
Critically Acclaimed
Cult Classic
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

2012
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