Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Welcome to the next grade.

2011 • 99 min • Family · Comedy

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Synopsis

Wimpy Greg Heffley, now in seventh grade, thinks he has it all together. He has mastered middle school and gotten rid of the Cheese Touch. However, Greg's older brother, Rodrick, is itching to cut him down to size. He gets the perfect opportunity when their mother tries to force the boys to bond. Rodrick may be Greg's chief tormentor, but he feels his constant pranks are just what his little brother needs to prepare him for life's hard knocks.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

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Seventh-grader Greg thinks he has middle school figured out, but his older brother Rodrick is determined to keep him in his place. Their mom tries to force them to bond, leading to a series of pranks and misadventures as Rodrick prepares Greg for "life's hard knocks."

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

Heads up

Some slapstick antics and pranks
Disrespectful behavior from siblings
Brief mentions of underage partying and a crush

What it models well

Sibling understanding
Family cooperation
Finding common ground

Talk about it after

How to handle sibling rivalries fairly
Communicating your feelings effectively
The importance of family rules

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