The Perks of Being a Wallflower
We are infinite.
2012 | 103m | English
Popularity: 5 (history)
| Director: | Stephen Chbosky |
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| Writer: | Stephen Chbosky |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 20, 2012 |
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| Director: | Stephen Chbosky |
| Writer: | Stephen Chbosky |
| Genres: | Drama |
| Keywords | thoughtful, based on young adult novel, serious, teenager, romantic, amused, hopeful, school friend, depression, high school, friendship, based on novel or book, trauma, coming of age, freshman, school, teenage boy, high school student, first love, aunt nephew relationship, lgbt, mental health, lgbt teen, pittsburgh, pennsylvania, candid, 1990s, gay theme, boys' love (bl), reminiscent, admiring, appreciative |
| Production Companies | Mr. Mudd |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $33,384,127
Budget: $13,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 03, 2025 (Update) Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Stephen Chbosky | Novel, Director, Screenplay |
| Mary Jo Markey | Editor |
| Michael Brook | Original Music Composer |
| Inbal Weinberg | Production Design |
| Alexandra Patsavas | Music Supervisor |
| Blaise Corrigan | Stunt Coordinator |
| Joe Barnett | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Samantha MacIvor | Stunts |
| Mary Vernieu | Casting |
| Andrew Dunn | Director of Photography |
| Diane H. Newman | Script Supervisor |
| Venus Kanani | Casting |
| Patrick Murray | Gaffer |
| Merissa Lombardo | Set Decoration |
| Richard Dawn | Sound Editor |
| David C. Robinson | Costume Designer |
| Adam Avitabile | Visual Effects Supervisor |
| Anthony Cargioli | Boom Operator |
| Chip Signore | First Assistant Director |
| Jeffree Bloomer | Sound Mixer |
| Eric Bergman | Post Production Supervisor |
| Evelyne Noraz | Makeup Department Head |
| James Powers | Unit Production Manager |
| Gregory A. Weimerskirch | Art Direction |
| Keith Seymour | Key Grip |
| Suzy Mazzarese-Allison | Hair Department Head |
| Natalie Angel | Production Coordinator |
| Perry Robertson | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Gregg Barbanell | Foley Artist |
| John Bramley | Still Photographer |
| Christina Myal | Graphic Designer |
| Patty Bell | Key Makeup Artist |
| Nancy Keslar | Key Hair Stylist |
| Marshall Garlington | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Janice F. Sperling | Production Supervisor |
| Shawn Boyachek | Location Manager |
| Trevor Metz | Sound Editor |
| Bruce Tanis | Sound Editor |
| Noel Vought | Foley Artist |
| Pete Dancy | Property Master |
| Russell Tyrrell | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Scott Sanders | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Susan Ransom-Coyle | Second Assistant Director |
| Amanda Jenkins | Set Costumer |
| Diane Collins | Costume Supervisor |
| Phillip Hoffman | Visual Effects Producer |
| Eugene Doyle | Set Dresser |
| Thomas F. Kelly | Set Dresser |
| Aaron Streiner | Set Dresser |
| Melanie Marie Evans | Set Costumer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James Powers | Executive Producer |
| Lianne Halfon | Producer |
| Stephen Chbosky | Executive Producer |
| Russell Smith | Producer |
| Gillian Brown | Co-Producer |
| Ava Dellaira | Associate Producer |
| Chris Gary | Associate Producer |
| John Malkovich | Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 42 | 53 | 28 |
| 2024 | 5 | 43 | 65 | 30 |
| 2024 | 6 | 43 | 62 | 31 |
| 2024 | 7 | 60 | 77 | 33 |
| 2024 | 8 | 39 | 49 | 31 |
| 2024 | 9 | 40 | 52 | 35 |
| 2024 | 10 | 42 | 70 | 32 |
| 2024 | 11 | 40 | 77 | 31 |
| 2024 | 12 | 38 | 61 | 28 |
| 2025 | 1 | 45 | 74 | 33 |
| 2025 | 2 | 31 | 47 | 6 |
| 2025 | 3 | 10 | 39 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 5 |
| 2025 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 6 |
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| 2025 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
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| 2024 | 12 | 657 | 907 |
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| 2024 | 10 | 979 | 979 |
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| 2024 | 9 | 750 | 849 |
tanty
8.0
Really complex and sweet movie with a great story, script and performances from Lerman, Watson and Miller. Also, great directing and cut. A really good movie for a rainy day. ...
Jun 23, 2021
ILoveDollyParton
10.0
This movie was godly. No other like it. Truly a spiritual experience. ...
Dec 09, 2021
rosewaters
10.0
This movie & book honest to god changed my life. I also feel that they supplement each other well. The movie includes details not included in the book and vice versa. Read the book and then watch the movie, its a spiritual experience. ...
Feb 29, 2024