Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)

6.3PG92 minDirector: Thor Freudenthal

2010 film by Thor Freudenthal

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Thor Freudenthal, based on the 2007 novel. The film stars Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Rachael Harris and Steve Zahn.

The film was released in the United States on March 19, 2010, by 20th Century Fox. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $76 million against a $15 million budget.

The film spawned a franchise, including three live-action sequels and five animated features. A book detailing the film's creation process, The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary, was released in 2010.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid about?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) — To Greg Heffley, middle school is the dumbest idea ever invented. It's a place rigged with hundreds of social landmines, not the least of which are morons, wedgies, swirlies, bullies, lunchtime banishment to the cafeteria floor - and a festering piece of cheese with nuclear cooti
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid scary?
Content rating: PG. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.