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

The photos in the background of the Heffley house are actual photos of the actors from their childhood. Director David Bowers said this was to give the house "an authentic feel."

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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

Bill Walter: Hey, no hard feelings, right?
Rodrick Heffley: Hey, Bill, you know what? After tonight, you're out of the band!
Bill Walter: What?
Rodrick Heffley: That's rock and roll, bro.

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Connections

Features Pong (1972)

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Soundtracks

"YANKEE DOODLE DANDY"
Written by George M. Cohan
Performed by DJ's Choice
Courtesy of Drew's Entertainment

User Reviews

Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules

The first Diary of a Wimpy Kid was charming, witty, and kind of funny. This movie is the same, but has more to offer. We see Rodrick a lot more, and he's a very interesting character.

The whole movie kind of studies the relationship between Greg and Rodrick. Rodrick teaches Greg how to be lazy, get other people to do stuff for him. You know, teen stuff.

The movie is funnier than the first one, the characters are movie more dimensional then the first. The parents aren't as annoying. It's good.

I mean, I had a feeling I was gonna like this one better, mostly because I liked the second book better than the first one. I don't know why, not that much difference.

If you liked the first one, you will most likely love this one. I mean, even people that hated the first one said this one was better.