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, Robert Capron

2 wins & 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
Laine MacNeil	...	Patty Farrell
Grayson Russell	...	Fregley
Terence Kelly	...	Grandpa
Fran Kranz	...	Bill
Bryce Hodgson	...	Ben Segal
Andrew McNee	...	Coach Malone

Storyline

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 well as other embarrassing situations. Will Greg and Rodrick get along?

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Plot Keywords:

sequel | diary | boy | brother | school | 

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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

Did You Know?

Trivia

The young rich couple whom Greg runs away to is the same couple from the fictional scary movie "The Foot" that Greg and Rowley watch later on in the film.

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Goofs

At the retirement home when Greg is talking with Holly, an elderly man in yellow passes in front of them. In the nest shot he appears behind them.

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Quotes

Susan Heffley: My computer is supposed to be for homework only. You lied to me. And you know how I feel about that.
Greg Heffley: Mom, from now on, I'll be 100% honest.

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Crazy Credits

The animated 20th Century Fox logo at the beginning of the movie changes to a cartoonified version, then pans down.

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Connections

Featured in Estrenos Críticos: 10/06/2011 (2011)

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Soundtracks

One on One
Written and Performed by K.C. Booker (as KC Booker)
Courtesy of Rolling Jack Records
By arrangement with RipTide Music, Inc.

User Reviews

Hilariously charming

The funny action among the family paired with the hilariously exaggerated events at middle school made the film a charming comedy. I enjoyed the acting of Zachary Gordon, the mother, and Rodrick the most, well done!

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 March 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Filming Locations:

Pee-Yew, Rhode Island, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$21,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$23,751,502, 27 March 2011

Gross USA:

$52,698,535

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$72,526,996

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox 2000 Pictures, Color Force, Dune Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby Surround 7.1 Datasat SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1