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The Perks of Being a Wallflower
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Stephen Chbosky. With Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1991. High school freshman Charlie is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two senior students, Sam and her stepbroth…
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Release snapshot for The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
MoviHero lists September 20, 2012 as the release date for The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Stephen Chbosky is the listed director. The listed cast includes Logan Lerman as Charlie, Emma Watson as Sam, Ezra Miller as Patrick, Mae Whitman as Mary Elizabeth. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 20, 2012
GenresDrama
Runtime1h 43m
DirectorStephen Chbosky
CastLogan Lerman as Charlie, Emma Watson as Sam, Ezra Miller as Patrick, Mae Whitman as Mary Elizabeth
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower runs 1h 43m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 11,613 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Really complex and sweet movie with a great story, script and performances from Lerman, Watson and Miller.”
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“This movie was godly. No other like it. Truly a spiritual experience.”
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“This movie & book honest to god changed my life.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Let's go be psychos together.”
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“Dear Friend, I'm sorry I haven't written in awhile, but I've been trying hard to not be a loser.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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