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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

7.820121h 43mPG-13MovieDrama

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.

DirectorStephen Chbosky
WriterStephen Chbosky
ProducersJohn Malkovich·Lianne Halfon

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Cast · Directed by Stephen Chbosky

LLLogan Lerman
Logan Lerman
Charlie
EWEmma Watson
Emma Watson
Sam
EMEzra Miller
Ezra Miller
Patrick
MWMae Whitman
Mae Whitman
Mary Elizabeth
KWKate Walsh
Kate Walsh
Mother
DMDylan McDermott
Dylan McDermott
Father
MLMelanie Lynskey
Melanie Lynskey
Aunt Helen
NDNina Dobrev
Nina Dobrev
Candace
JSJohnny Simmons
Johnny Simmons
Brad
JCJoan Cusack
Joan Cusack
Dr. Burton
PRPaul Rudd
Paul Rudd
Mr. Anderson
NBNicholas Braun
Nicholas Braun
Ponytail Derek

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower — streaming FAQ

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower is streaming on MovieSphere+, The CW and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Perks of Being a Wallflower on Netflix?

No, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on MovieSphere+ and The CW.

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower is available to stream free (with ads) on The CW and Kanopy in United States.