Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules (2011)

Back in middle school after summer vacation, Greg Heffley and his older brother Rodrick must deal with their parents' misguided attempts to have them bond.

Director:

David Bowers

Writers:

Gabe Sachs (screenplay), Jeff Judah (screenplay),

Stars:

Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Zachary Gordon	...	Greg Heffley
Devon Bostick	...	Rodrick Heffley
Rachael Harris	...	Susan Heffley
Robert Capron	...	Rowley Jefferson
Steve Zahn	...	Frank Heffley
Connor Fielding	...	Manny Heffley
Owen Fielding	...	Manny Heffley
Peyton List	...	Holly Hills
Karan Brar	...	Chirag Gupta
Laine MacNeil	...	Patty Farrell
Grayson Russell	...	Fregley
Terence Kelly	...	Grandpa
Fran Kranz	...	Bill Walter
Bryce Hodgson	...	Ben Segal
Andrew McNee	...	Coach Malone

Storyline

Back in middle school after summer vacation, Greg Heffley and his older brother Rodrick must deal with their parents' misguided attempts to have them bond.

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Plot Keywords:

brother | school | middle school | rules | antic | 

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Taglines:

Welcome to the next grade

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild rude humor and mischief

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 March 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dagbok för alla mina fans - Rodrick regerar

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$21,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,476,720 (UK) (27 May 2011)

Gross:

$52,691,009 (USA) (8 July 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox 2000 Pictures, Color Force

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jeff Kinney:  During the church scene, the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series can be scene as Holly's father, walking into the church with her.

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Goofs

At the talent show, the Heffley family are seated as follows from the side to the center: Rodrick, Greg, Mrs. Heffley and Mr. Heffley. Soon afterwards Rodrick goes backstage to Bill and Greg follows him. When Mr. Heffley notices that they are gone he is sitting where Mrs. Heffley was sitting before Greg and Rodrick left.

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Quotes

Greg Heffley: I was thinking I would write her a note.
Rodrick Heffley: Like, one with words in it?

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.118 (2011)

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Soundtracks

"THIS IS WAR"
Written and Performed by Ben Kweller
Courtesy of ATO Records

User Reviews

Same song - second verse

Same song - second verse... Of course that doesn't mean it is bad. Some songs have a better second verse. I liked this movie. I find it hard not to like the family in this movie. I'm a school teacher and this book series is extremely popular with 8-12 year olds. I watched the first movie and found it to be better than I would have expected. This movie didn't give me the same feeling. Maybe the surprise was over or maybe it wasn't as good a storyline, but I like the first movie better. I noticed my kids didn't laugh as much during this movie and they both said they liked the first one better, but they were glad they saw Rodick Rules, of course they are both fans of the book series. If you have kids that are into this series then you need to take them to see the movie. I'm sure they will thank you for it.