The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Stephen Chbosky · Starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson
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.
Where was The Perks of Being a Wallflower filmed?
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh – The iconic tunnel drive scene where Charlie and friends drive through at night with 'Heroes' playing. The Liberty Tunnels became the film's most recognizable location, representing freedom and belonging for the characters
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh – Various scenes of the friends hanging out, walking, and bonding in the park. The expansive park serves as a gathering place for the main characters throughout the film
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh – Charlie's school appears throughout the film as his high school setting. The building and surrounding Pittsburgh locations were used to establish the setting of Charlie's high school experience
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh – Exterior scenes featuring the iconic Point fountain and downtown Pittsburgh skyline. Pittsburgh's most recognizable landmark frames several key moments in the film
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, Pittsburgh – Cultural scenes and walks through Pittsburgh's cultural institutions. The museum district represents the intellectual and cultural awakening Charlie experiences