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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

  • 20102010
  • PGPG
  • 1h 34m
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Zachary Gordon in Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
Seventh grader Greg Heffle (Gordon) outlines the events and adventures of his daily life in the diary his mother forces him to keep.
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The adventures of a 12 year old who is fresh out of elementary and transitions to middle school, where he has to learn the consequences and responsibility to survive the year.The adventures of a 12 year old who is fresh out of elementary and transitions to middle school, where he has to learn the consequences and responsibility to survive the year.The adventures of a 12 year old who is fresh out of elementary and transitions to middle school, where he has to learn the consequences and responsibility to survive the year.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
50K
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POPULARITY
107
73
  • Director
    • Thor Freudenthal
  • Writers
    • Jackie Filgo(screenplay)
    • Jeff Filgo(screenplay)
    • Gabe Sachs(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Zachary Gordon
    • Robert Capron
    • Rachael Harris
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  • Director
    • Thor Freudenthal
  • Writers
    • Jackie Filgo(screenplay)
    • Jeff Filgo(screenplay)
    • Gabe Sachs(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Zachary Gordon
    • Robert Capron
    • Rachael Harris
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    • 160User reviews
    • 107Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations

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    Andrew McNee, Alex Ferris, Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, and Laine MacNeil in Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)
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    Zachary Gordon
    Zachary Gordon
    • Greg Heffleyas Greg Heffley
    Robert Capron
    Robert Capron
    • Rowley Jeffersonas Rowley Jefferson
    Rachael Harris
    Rachael Harris
    • Susan Heffleyas Susan Heffley
    Steve Zahn
    Steve Zahn
    • Frank Heffleyas Frank Heffley
    Connor Fielding
    Connor Fielding
    • Manny Heffleyas Manny Heffley
    Owen Fielding
    Owen Fielding
    • Manny Heffleyas Manny Heffley
    Devon Bostick
    Devon Bostick
    • Rodrick Heffleyas Rodrick Heffley
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    • Angie Steadmanas Angie Steadman
    Karan Brar
    Karan Brar
    • Chirag Guptaas Chirag Gupta
    Grayson Russell
    Grayson Russell
    • Fregleyas Fregley
    Laine MacNeil
    Laine MacNeil
    • Patty Farrellas Patty Farrell
    Alex Ferris
    Alex Ferris
    • Collinas Collin
    Andrew McNee
    Andrew McNee
    • Coach Maloneas Coach Malone
    Belita Moreno
    Belita Moreno
    • Mrs. Nortonas Mrs. Norton
    Rob LaBelle
    Rob LaBelle
    • Mr. Winskyas Mr. Winsky
    Nicholas Carey
    • Pete Hoseyas Pete Hosey
    Samuel Patrick Chu
    Samuel Patrick Chu
    • Carteras Carter
    Donnie MacNeil
    Donnie MacNeil
    • Wadeas Wade
    • Director
      • Thor Freudenthal
    • Writers
      • Jackie Filgo(screenplay)
      • Jeff Filgo(screenplay)
      • Gabe Sachs(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Rowley's mom is played by Robert Capron's real life mom Kaye Capron.
    • Goofs
      In the scene right before Rowley asks Greg if he "Wants to come over and play", Greg walks out, and you see a girl walking down the stairs behind him. When they show Rowley, the girl is again seen coming out of the school.
    • Quotes

      Rowley Jefferson: My mom said to just be myself, and everyone would like me.

      Greg Heffley: That would be good advice if you were somebody else.

    • Crazy credits
      The 75th Anniversary variant of the animated 20th Century Fox logo at the beginning of the movie changes to a cartoonified version. The word "CENTURY" appears to be shaded. The logo zooms out, revealing Greg's journal.
    • Alternate versions
      The word "crappy" in Rodrick's sentence is changed to "queasy" when aired on Disney Channel.
    • Connections
      Edited into Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012)
    • Soundtracks
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      Written by Craig Nicholls

      Performed by The Vines

      Courtesy of Capitol Records

      Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

    User reviews160

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A Nutshell Review: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
    I haven't read the book by Jeff Kinney which this film is based upon, but one thought struck my mind, and that is Ferris Bueller just got younger! For all his wisecracks, smart alecky ideas and attitude, Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon) just reminds me of the time when Matthew Broderick took on the Bueller role, though this time round it's got less to do with cars and girls, but everything to do about surviving middle school, just about the time before puberty kicks in for him.

    No thanks to the 101 tactical lessons on middle school survival by his brother Rodrick (Devon Bostick), Greg decides that his goal and calling during his time will be to be Mr Popular, though he increasingly finds that task being close to impossible given the number of his schemes backfiring most of the time, and when his best friend Rowley (Robert Capron) continues to be the source of embarrassment to his perceived supercool demeanour. He tries to rewrite the school's playground rules, only to find that he isn't quite the trend setter or the visionary he thinks he is, while his plus sized friend somehow manages to climb up the popularity rankings.

    It's about that time in our lives where we think we're able to change the world from a very young age, where we think we're infallible, and that whatever we do, we can reset the established norm. It's about how negative emotions such as jealousy and envy get the better of us sometimes, and we react in the nastiest of ways due to pride. Then there's the message of being true to oneself rather than the actor being someone else. Relatively heavy themes for what's essentially a kids' film, but that's how director Thor Freudenthal managed to include in the tale of the wimpy kid's first year in middle school without you feeling overwhelmed but them.

    What works here wonderfully is the casting, which is probably just about the highlight of the film itself. Zachary Gordon owns the role as Greg and has this schmuck look on him that doesn't irritate, but will buy you into his exploits, and most times laugh along or at him depending on whether his antics will rub you the right way or not. And nearly stealing the limelight away from Greg, is his best friend Rowley, played to wingman perfection by Robert Capron, who like his character is always on the verge of upstaging Zachary Gordon and stealing his thunder. The two are believable as best friends forever in Harry Potter-Ron Weasley proportions, and it is their play against each other, one using the other to further his cause, the other just happy to have someone whom he can try to emulate, being the strong points in the narrative. Their acting's natural, and have incredible chemistry so much so that you wonder if everything will go downhill when they split.

    The humour in the film is manifold, from pure wit right down to the occasional toilet humour with farts, pee and all, from the home to outside of home, and the usual challenges faced when in battlezones such as the canteen, the gym, and festivals like Halloween and even Mother-Child Night?! The basic animation featured in the film also boosted its narrative through its simple, iconic drawings, and provides very much on how Greg sees himself, and that of his friends and family, which no doubt had tinges of familiarity and being stereotypes, such as the nasty big sized girl whose influential family means she can act like a bitch, or that nerd outcast that everyone tries to avoid. Plot elements such as the rotting piece of cheese stuck on the school grounds also provide for plenty of inane moments, and Cheese Touch is something that I'll never forget.

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid is loads of fun, being reminiscent of the time when growing up was quite the pain and more often than not a time of being misunderstood. Highly recommended!
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 19, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • 20th Century Fox (United States)
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Movie
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Color Force
      • Dayday Films
      • Dune Entertainment III
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $64,003,625
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,126,166
      • Mar 21, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $76,196,538
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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