Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)

6.6PG100 minDirector: David Bowers

Comedy film by David Bowers

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is a 2011 American comedy film directed by David Bowers, and written by Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, based on the 2008 novel. It stars Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Robert Capron and Steve Zahn. The film is the second installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series, following Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010), and follows the relationship between seventh grader Greg Heffley and his older brother, Rodrick.

The film was announced in May 2010, and principal photography began in August 2010.

Rodrick Rules was released on March 25, 2011, by 20th Century Fox. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $72 million. A sequel, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, was released in 2012, and an animated adaptation of the book was released in 2022.

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What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules about?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011) — Greg and Rodrick don't get along, and his parents are fully aware of that. In order to help them get along, Greg's mother introduces Mom Bucks, which rewards them for getting along. But Rodrick isn't the only problem. He has to deal with any conflicts involving Holly Hills, as we
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