Poster for The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) Soundtrack: Every Song

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012) Soundtrack: Every Song & When It Plays in the movie

8.6 Drama 2012

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.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower soundtrack includes a selection of tracks from David Bowie, The Smiths and others, along with an original score by Michael Brook. This guide provides the complete list of soundtrack songs and scene descriptions, along with details on the composers and music supervisors involved in the 2012 Summit Entertainment production. For more information on soundtrack songs and track listings, check the movies section.

Written and directed by Stephen Chbosky and based on his own popular epistolary novel, the coming-of-age drama follows Charlie, an introverted and observant freshman who struggles with clinical depression while starting high school in Pittsburgh. His life changes when he is welcomed into a tight-knit circle of eccentric seniors who introduce him to the joys of friendship, music, and first love. To highlight the euphoric moments of their late-night drives and school dances, the music supervision team incorporates upbeat tunes like the classic hit by Dexys Midnight Runners. These energetic rhythms are paired with quiet background tunes from Sonic Youth, mirroring the characters' deep sense of teenage isolation and emotional discovery.

Soundtrack & Songs List

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

The Perks of Being a Wallflower Trailer Songs

Starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, and Ezra Miller as the iconic trio, the film captures the vulnerability and hope of adolescence. The acoustic environment relies on powerful vocal tracks, famously featuring Bowie's legendary anthem during the breathtaking tunnel sequences. Additionally, ethereal melodic tunes from Cocteau Twins soothe the quieter moments of introspection, delivering a highly memorable and emotionally resonant auditory backing that perfectly defines a generation.

Main Cast

  • Logan Lerman Charlie
  • Emma Watson Sam
  • Ezra Miller Patrick
  • Mae Whitman Mary Elizabeth
  • Kate Walsh Mother
  • Dylan McDermott Father
  • Melanie Lynskey Aunt Helen
  • Nina Dobrev Candace
  • Johnny Simmons Brad
  • Joan Cusack Dr. Burton

Official Trailer

Official Trailer Thumbnail for The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in the Movie

Song Title Artist Type
Could It Be Another Change The Samples Song
Courted Michael Brook Song
Asleep The Smiths Song
Teen Age Riot Sonic Youth Song
Come On Eileen Dexys Midnight Runners Song
What You've Got Valentine's Revenge Song
Low Cracker Song
Tugboat Galaxie 500 Song
Falling Elevators MC 900 Ft. Jesus Song
No New Tale to Tell Love and Rockets Song
Here Pavement Song
Heroes David Bowie Song
All Out of Love Air Supply Song
Dear God XTC Song
Fanfare / Don't Dream It Tim Curry Song
Temptation New Order Song
Seasick, Yet Still Docked Morrissey Song
Bust a Move Young MC Song
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) Joey Ramone Song
Ye Olde Backlash Bongwater Song
Touch-A, Touch-A, Touch Me Susan Sarandon Song
Don't Dream It's Over Crowded House Song
Evensong The Innocence Mission Song
Eternity with You Robert & Johnny Song
Pretend We're Dead L7 Song
Counting Backwards Throwing Muses Song
Araby The Reivers Song
Jefferson Michael Brook Song
Pearly-Dewdrops' Drops Cocteau Twins Song
Pouter Michael Brook Song
Heroes David Bowie Song
First Day Michael Brook Score
Home Again Michael Brook Score
Charlie Speaks Michael Brook Score
Candace Michael Brook Score
Charlie's Gifts Michael Brook Score
Kiss Breakdown Michael Brook Score
Acid Michael Brook Score
Charlies First Kiss Michael Brook Score
Shard Michael Brook Score

Frequently Asked Questions

Who composed the music for The Perks of Being a Wallflower?

The score for The Perks of Being a Wallflower was composed by Michael Brook.

How many songs are in the soundtrack for The Perks of Being a Wallflower?

There are 42 songs featured in the soundtrack for The Perks of Being a Wallflower. SeekerTune lists all of them with detailed scene descriptions.

What are the genres of The Perks of Being a Wallflower?

The main genres for The Perks of Being a Wallflower include Drama.

Movie Information
Release Year 2012
Rating 8.6
Genres Drama
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