The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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.
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OK for ages 12+, with caveats: moderate sexual content, moderate language
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Is "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" appropriate for children?
ValorScore's Content Advisory for "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is "Moderate" (38/100), measuring sex, violence, language, and drug use. See the full per-axis breakdown below to decide if it fits your family.
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In ValorScore's editorial reading, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" has ideological presence rated "Mild". This is editorial opinion, not a verdict — see the axes and their evidence in the breakdown below. The overall ValorScore (cleanliness + value + audience rating) is 83/100. See every axis and its evidence in the breakdown below.
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