Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

School's out for summer.

2012 • 94 min • Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

It's summertime, and Greg Heffley is looking forward to playing video games and spending time with his friends. However, Greg's dad has other plans: He's decided that some father-son bonding time is in order. Desperate to prevent his dad from ruining summer vacation, Greg pretends he has a job at a ritzy country club. But Greg's plan backfires, leaving him in the middle of embarrassing mishaps and a camping trip gone wrong.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

1081 reviews

64 Audience · 1081 · 100%

Greg Heffley

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

Heads up

Some slapstick humor and embarrassing situations
A few moments of mild teen crushes
Greg
s occasional dishonesty leads to consequences

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Honesty and integrity
Family bonding

Talk about it after

Why is honesty important, even when it’s uncomfortable?
How do misunderstandings affect relationships?
What makes a good summer experience?

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