The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

Certified Cringeworthy

75.4% 100 75.4% Audience Cringe Score (122 votes)*

Sex Scene

YES

Nudity

NO

Sexual Violence

NO

We've determined The Perks of Being a Wallflower is NOT SAFE to watch with parents or kids.

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7 scenes · 0 verified by members

Sex Scenes 2
Nudity 0
Suggestive 3
Sexual violence 1
Violence 1
Skippable 3 of 7
Sex & nudity Violence Intensity: Brief Moderate or explicit
24:04 to 24:26

Sex scene Brief

Two young men in an implied intimate encounter off screen.

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31:24 to 33:06

Suggestive Moderate

Suggestive musical performance with revealing costumes and dancing.

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56:09 to 56:52

Suggestive Moderate

Suggestive stage performance with scantily clad performers touching each other.

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1:01:41 to 1:03:06

Suggestive Moderate

Couple kisses on a couch; woman is shown in a bra.

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1:11:27 to 1:12:37

Violence Moderate

A school cafeteria brawl with punching and tackling.

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1:26:26 to 1:26:56

Sex scene Brief

A young couple kisses and caresses in bed.

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1:28:48 to 1:29:48

Sexual violence Explicit

Childhood sexual abuse is implied through brief, fragmented flashbacks.

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Plot Summary

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Perks of Being a Wallflower have nudity or sex scenes?

Yes, The Perks of Being a Wallflower contains sex scenes.

Can I watch The Perks of Being a Wallflower with my parents or kids?

No, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is not safe to watch with your parents or kids because it contains sex scenes.

Is The Perks of Being a Wallflower appropriate for kids?

No, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is not appropriate for kids because it contains sex scenes.

* 75.4% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of The Perks of Being a Wallflower as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.

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