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Movie Info

Release Date: September 20, 2012
Runtime: 103 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $13,000,000
Revenue: $33,384,127
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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85%
Tomatometer
67
67/100
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7.8/10
TMDB
11,101 votes
7.9/10
IMDb
593,023 votes
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012

"Find your voice in the silence of life."

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Drama 103 min 7.9/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 3/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $13,000,000
Revenue: $33,384,127
Profit $20,384,127
ROI +156.8% (2.6x)

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower is directed by Stephen Chbosky .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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  • The film was shot on location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, capturing the essence of the early 1990s through its authentic urban settings.

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  • Logan Lerman, who played Charlie, was only 19 years old during filming, which added to the authenticity of his portrayal of a high school freshman.

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  • In one scene, Sam holds a sign that reads 'We accept the love we think we deserve', a quote that resonates with the film's themes of self-acceptance and emotional growth.

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  • Ezra Miller, who played Patrick, improvised several lines during filming, contributing to the character's unique and spontaneous personality.

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  • A continuity error occurs when Charlie's hair length changes noticeably between scenes, highlighting the challenges of shooting in a non-linear fashion.

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  • The film's director, Stephen Chbosky, also wrote the original novel on which it is based, making the adaptation closely aligned with his vision.

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