Diary of a Wimpy Kid

It's not a diary, it's a movie.

2010 • 92 min • Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

Greg Heffley is headed for big things, but first he has to survive the scariest, most humiliating experience of any kid’s life – middle school! That won’t be easy, considering he’s surrounded by hairy-freckled morons, wedgie-loving bullies and a moldy slice of cheese with nuclear cooties!

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

1801 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
63 Audience · 1799 · 49%

Greg Heffley is about to start middle school and believes he's destined for greatness. Navigating new social circles, awkward moments, and the dreaded "Cheese Touch" makes for a challenging first year. This live-action comedy, based on the popular books, explores the ups and downs of pre-teen life.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Mild bullying and social exclusion
Some gross-out humor
Characters make questionable choices

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Finding your place
Dealing with peer pressure

Talk about it after

Navigating new schools and social groups
The importance of honesty
Dealing with bullies and fitting in

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.

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Top billed cast

Director: Thor Freudenthal • Crew: Jackie Filgo, Jeff Filgo, Jeff Judah, Gabe Sachs

Trailers & clips

🎥 DIARY OF A WIMPY KID (2010) | Movie Trailer | Full HD | 1080p

UK Trailer

'MEET ROWLEY' 10 Second TV Spot

Reviewer notes

Recommended
Decent watch, probably won't watch again, but can recommend, especially for younger audiences. The big problem I have with is this is that the protagonist is irredeemable until he's basically a broken person in the 3rd act, and even then he's not a better person, he's just punished for his shallow attempts of social power advancement so much that accidentally chooses the correct political move to stumble into a...
Kamurai, TMDB Community

Recommended
I didn't know anything about this movie so I entered the theater with no expectations. It was actually a pretty good movie. I liked it. It was funny. Rowley was the best. I wish I had a best friend like him...well except for the silly outfits. All in all, I really liked this movie. Good for kids and adults.
ohlalipop, TMDB Community