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# The Perks of Being a Wallflower – Parent Guide
This coming-of-age drama follows a lonely freshman who finds friendship with two seniors in 1991 Pittsburgh. While rated PG-13, it contains mild language, sexual references, and drug use that may warrant discussion with your child beforehand. Most teens 14+ should find it appropriate, though sensitive children might benefit from parental guidance.
Synopsis
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.
Cast

Mae Whitman
Mary Elizabeth
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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