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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

(2012)
7.9 PixlRun
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Country United States of America
Original language English
Runtime 1h 43min
Premiere 2012-09-20
Box office $17,742,948 worldwide gross
MPAA rating PG-13
Director Stephen Chbosky
Cinematography Andrew Dunn
Editor Mary Jo Markey
Producers John Malkovich, Lianne Halfon, Russell Smith
Production Mr. Mudd
IMDb 7.9
RT 85
Meta 67

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Mary Jo Markey
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John Malkovich, Lianne Halfon, Russell Smith

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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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
Stephen Chbosky directed The Perks of Being a Wallflower in 2012.
What is the IMDb rating?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower has an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 from 594,589 votes.
Where can I watch The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
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How long is The Perks of Being a Wallflower?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower has a runtime of 1h 43min (103 minutes).
How much did The Perks of Being a Wallflower earn at the box office?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower earned $17,742,948 worldwide.

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