The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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Directed by Stephen Chbosky

Produced by Mr. Mudd

2012103 min7.8 / 10

A tender coming-of-age story about a withdrawn teenager finding belonging and self-discovery through friendship and first love, grounded in 1990s nostalgia and emotional authenticity.

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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  • Is The Perks of Being a Wallflower easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is The Perks of Being a Wallflower sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Does The Perks of Being a Wallflower end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.

  • Is The Perks of Being a Wallflower scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Perks of Being a Wallflower violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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Love95

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