7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central themes of individual trauma, mental health, and the search for belonging are presented through a deeply personal and relational lens, consciously avoiding explicit political commentary or advocacy for systemic change, thus aligning with a neutral stance.
The film features a predominantly white main cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. While it includes a significant LGBTQ+ storyline, the narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Patrick, a gay character, with depth and empathy, focusing on the challenges of a closeted relationship and societal prejudice. While depicting hardship and violence, the narrative firmly positions these as external obstacles, affirming Patrick's worth through the unwavering support of his friends, leading to a net positive impact.
The film 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual identity or experiences within its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a direct adaptation of the novel by Stephen Chbosky, with all major and minor characters retaining their established genders from the source material. No characters canonically male or female in the book were portrayed as a different gender in the movie.
The film is an adaptation of a novel where the characters' races were not explicitly specified or visually depicted in the source material. The casting choices align with common interpretations of the characters, and no character was established as one race in prior canon only to be portrayed as a different race in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.9
7.8
Critic Ratings
8.5
6.7
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