The Perks of Being a Wallflower

2012 Stephen Chbosky 1h 43m ★ 7.8
Drama
The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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.

Cast

Logan Lerman Logan Lerman Charlie
Emma Watson Emma Watson Sam
Ezra Miller Ezra Miller Patrick
Mae Whitman Mae Whitman Mary Elizabeth
Kate Walsh Kate Walsh Mother
Dylan McDermott Dylan McDermott Father
Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey Aunt Helen
Nina Dobrev Nina Dobrev Candace

Vibes

Emotional Chill Deeply Moving Hidden Gem

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