The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
We are infinite.
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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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 20 September 2012 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Stephen Chbosky |
| Starring | Logan Lerman, Emma Watson and Ezra Miller |
| Runtime | 103 min |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 7.4/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 67/100 · TMDB users 7.8/10 |
| Budget | $13 million |
| Box office | $33 million worldwide |
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What kind of watch this is
Stephen Chbosky’s 2012 drama runs 103 minutes and lives in the head of a quiet freshman. It captures the specific weight of 1991 Pittsburgh through the eyes of someone who only watches. When two seniors crash into his orbit, the movie shifts from observation to immersion. It is a precise study in how connection rewires a solitary person. The tagline calls us infinite, which is a bold promise for a high school hallway.
What the critics said
Critics found the film sincere, though perhaps a bit too clean. Rotten Tomatoes holds an 85% approval rating as of August 2024, while Metacritic sits at 67 out of 100 as of July 2025. The consensus calls it a heartfelt adaptation bolstered by strong lead performances. Roger Ebert gave it 3.5 stars, noting his adolescent self would have loved it. Ian Buckwalter of The Atlantic praised the trio’s outstanding work, specifically Watson’s about-face from Hermione. Not everyone bought the charm. Jack Wilson of The Age called the script "transparently fake," arguing it soft-pedals adolescent behavior to keep the mainstream comfortable. A valid point, if you prefer your teen dramas to smell like a locker room rather than a perfume ad.
How it did with audiences
It cost $13 million and pulled in $33 million worldwide, a solid return for a story that started in just 4 theaters. In the United States, it took in $18 million. On TMDB, users give it a 7.8 out of 10. The numbers suggest people wanted to feel something, and this was the thing they felt.
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Sources
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q675468 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “The Perks of Being a Wallflower (film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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