Diary of a Wimpy Kid

New school. Old cheese.

2021 • 58 min • Animation · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

Greg Heffley is a scrawny but ambitious kid with an active imagination and big plans to be rich and famous – he just has to survive middle school first.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

409 reviews

0 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
62 Audience · 408 · 49%

Greg Heffley navigates the ups and downs of middle school, armed with his best friend Rowley, a vivid imagination, and a plan to achieve fame. He faces everyday challenges and awkward social situations while learning about friendship and self-acceptance.

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

Heads up

Mild slapstick comedy
Some scenes of social embarrassment

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Self-acceptance and individuality
Overcoming challenges

Talk about it after

What makes a good friend?
Handling social pressures at school
The importance of being yourself

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Top billed cast

Director: Swinton O. Scott III • Crew: Jeff Kinney

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Reviewer notes

Not recommendedTrusted family reviewers
**Nothing like the book...** 20 minutes into the movie and my head is already spinning. We start off with Greg's Mother buying Greg a diary. And after that cringe, we are introduced to a game that was never mentioned or depicted in **ANY** of the books. The plot and timeline are scrambled. The character design is horrid. And the overall film is just one big 💩. Maybe I should have stuck to reading the books.
QueenDove, TMDB Community