A poetic coming-of-age drama where 1990s nostalgia meets raw emotional recovery. It captures the fleeting, golden haze of youth and the visceral weight of secrets through the metaphor of a tunnel's infinite light.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
"We are infinite."
Director:
Stephen Chbosky
Cast:
Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman, Kate Walsh
Drama
Budget:
$13,000,000
Box Office:
$33,384,127
The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
The 'Slut' Rocky Horror character
Charlie’s sister is played by Nina Dobrev, and her involvement in the Rocky Horror scene is a nod to the cult following of the original stage show which Chbosky himself participated in.
The Books in Bill's Office
The books Bill gives Charlie—including The Great Gatsby, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Catcher in the Rye—are all classic 'wallflower' or coming-of-age novels that mirror Charlie's own journey.