Select your country to find out where to watch "The Perks of Being a Wallflower".

Ratings

Your rating:
IMDb rating
7.9
Critic rating Average critic rating
8.0

Reviews

Add a review
kasperlovborg
Kasper Løvborg
rated 9

Fast-paced and quite endearing. Confidently directed by the author of the original novel, both when presenting and maintaining the personal perspective often key to coming-of-age tales but also in terms of tonal shifts, succeedingly integrating st...

4 years ago
alison67
Critic Alison Willmore
rated 8

...the film is also an earnest, big-hearted ode to friends as support and salvation, and to the talismanic quality a favorite song, treasured hang-out, or shared tradition can take on for a teenager.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
dan195
gwrkhs4dkj
gwrkhs4dkj
rated 10

Its a well done movie with a nice storyline that has an amazing ending, the message behind the movie gets very clear

2 years ago
kimberley14
meganochs
Megan
rated 9

Great film, great actors, great storyline.

1 year ago

Cast & Crew

Stephen Chbosky
Director
Tom Savini
As Mr. Callahan
Paul Rudd
As Mr. Anderson
Mae Whitman
As Mary Elizabeth
Joan Cusack
As Dr. Burton
Melanie Lynskey
As Aunt Helen
Dylan McDermott
As Father
Joe Fishel
As Father of Twin Girls (uncredited)

Frequently asked questions

What is The Perks of Being a Wallflower about? Toggle content

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a coming-of-age story about Charlie, a shy and introverted high school freshman who struggles to find his place in the world. Set in the early 1990s, the movie follows Charlie as he navigates new friendships, first love, and the challenges of growing up. With the help of his mentors, Sam and Patrick, Charlie learns to embrace his individuality and find happiness in unexpected places. Along the way, he faces difficult truths about his past and confronts the harsh realities of life. The movie is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery, friendship, and love that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider.

Where can I stream The Perks of Being a Wallflower? Toggle content

You can stream The Perks of Being a Wallflower on: Max Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home YouTube Movies Amazon Prime ⎥ MAX

What movies are similar to The Perks of Being a Wallflower? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Perks of Being a Wallflower include The Good Lie, Lion, The Help, Mr. Church, Life of a King, The Florida Project.

When was The Perks of Being a Wallflower released in theaters? Toggle content

The Perks of Being a Wallflower was released in theaters on October 12, 2012.