The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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Synopsis
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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Logan Lerman
Charlie
Emma Watson
Sam
Ezra Miller
Patrick
Mae Whitman
Mary Elizabeth
Kate Walsh
Mother
Dylan McDermott
Father
Melanie Lynskey
Aunt Helen
Nina Dobrev
Candace
Johnny Simmons
Brad
Joan Cusack
Dr. Burton
Paul Rudd
Mr. Anderson
Nicholas Braun
Ponytail Derek
Reece Thompson
Craig
Patrick de Ledebur
Senior Bully
Brian Balzerini
Linebacker
Tom Kruszewski
Nose Tackle
Julia Garner
Susan
Tom Savini
Mr. Callahan
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 21, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 22, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.57x
+$20.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Chbosky
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Chbosky
- Original Score
- Michael Brook
- Original Title
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33.4M
- Production Studios
- Mr. Mudd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Chbosky
Stephen Chbosky
Michael Brook
Andrew Dunn
Mary Jo Markey
John Malkovich, Lianne Halfon, Russell Smith, Stephen Chbosky, James Powers
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Chbosky
Director
Stephen Chbosky
Screenplay
John Malkovich
Producer
Mary Jo Markey
Editor
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Michael Brook
Original Music Composer
Inbal Weinberg
Production Design
Lianne Halfon
Producer
Russell Smith
Producer
Blaise Corrigan
Stunt Coordinator
Adam Avitabile
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Perks of Being a Wallflower 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.
Who directed The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower was directed by Stephen Chbosky.
Who stars in The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
The principal cast of The Perks of Being a Wallflower includes Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman, Kate Walsh.
When was The Perks of Being a Wallflower released and how long is it?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower had a reported production budget of $13M and grossed $33.4M at the worldwide box office (2.57 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Perks of Being a Wallflower was composed by Michael Brook.
Is The Perks of Being a Wallflower based on a book or true story?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Stephen Chbosky".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).