Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012)

School's out. Summer vacation is on. However, Greg may not have the best summer vacation ever. What could go wrong?

Director:

David Bowers

Writers:

Maya Forbes (screenplay by), Wallace Wolodarsky (screenplay by)

Stars:

Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Devon Bostick

2 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Zachary Gordon	...	Greg Heffley
Steve Zahn	...	Frank Heffley
Robert Capron	...	Rowley Jefferson
Devon Bostick	...	Rodrick Heffley
Rachael Harris	...	Susan Heffley
Peyton List	...	Holly Hills
Grayson Russell	...	Fregley
Karan Brar	...	Chirag Gupta
Laine MacNeil	...	Patty Farrell
Connor Fielding	...	Manny Heffley
Owen Fielding	...	Manny Heffley
Melissa Roxburgh	...	Heather Hills
Philip Maurice Hayes	...	Stan Warren
Terence Kelly	...	Grandpa Heffley
Bronwen Smith	...	Mrs. Jefferson

Storyline

Summer vacation started, and Greg has his own way to enjoy it with video games. However, his father wants him to go outside and stop playing video games, and his mother has her own plans, including a reading club. In addition, Greg can't get along with his father. The only thing they have in common is the hatred for the Lil Cutie Comics. Things only get worse after the stay at the beachside cabin goes totally wrong. Will anything go right? At least there's Holly Hills.

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Plot Keywords:

sequel | diary | boy | dog | summer vacation | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some rude humor

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 August 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dagbok för alla mina fans - Usla utsikter

Filming Locations:

Eagle Ridge Pool, 1200 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$22,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$14,623,599, 5 August 2012, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$49,008,662

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$77,112,176

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox 2000 Pictures, Color Force, Dune Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Datasat SDDS Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

A sequel was in the works but cancelled when the protagonists underwent a major growth spurt suddenly.

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Goofs

When Susan is telling Frank about Manny's lost Tingy, Frank replies with "I'm sure it'll turn up" while facing forward talking to Susan. In the next shot Susan is behind him finding the Tingy.

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Quotes

Spag Union Math Boy: I used to play a lot of video games, I was playing all the time. Sometimes two hours a day.

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Crazy Credits

Just like the original and sequel Diary of a Wimpy Kid film, they are no opening credits after the title is shown.

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Connections

References Rock 'n' Roll High School (1979)

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Soundtracks

Celebrate Summer
Written by Marc Bolan
Performed by T. Rex
Courtesy of Spirit Music Group, Inc. o/b/o Spirit Services Holdings, S.à.r.l

User Reviews

cute summer movie

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is back with a third installment and this one was cute just like the others. I thought it was pretty funny. Greg is out of school for the summer. Of course he's after Holly Hollis and gets to go the country club with best buddy, Rowley, and learns that Holly is working there this summer. So, he wants to go every day and lies about a job. To keep the secret, he has to let Rodrick in. So lots of funny parts with them sneaking in, ordering way to much, thinking it's free. Other funny parts, Holly's sister's birthday party with Loaded Diaper, the I love you because with Rowley's family, the pot roast and the dog.

FINAL VERDICT: Worth checking out.