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2012 · 103 min · PG-13

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Directed by Stephen Chbosky · Drama

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) is a Drama film, directed by Stephen Chbosky set in Pittsburgh during the 1990s. It runs 103 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of coming of age and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Michael Brook
Cinematography
Andrew Dunn
Cast
Logan LermanEmma WatsonEzra MillerMae WhitmanKate WalshDylan McDermottMelanie LynskeyNina Dobrev

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Pittsburgh
Setting
Suburban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeFriendship
Tone
MelancholicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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