Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a 2010 family comedy directed by Thor Freudenthal, starring Zachary Gordon, Rachael Harris and Robert Capron. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $76.2 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Thor Freudenthal
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid About?
The premise of Diary of a Wimpy Kid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Greg Heffley is an average kid with extraordinary problems as he tries to navigate the ups and downs of middle school. Facing embarrassing moments and difficult social situations, he documents his experiences in a journal, hoping to achieve popularity and avoid social disaster. Along the way, he encounters quirky classmates, deals with embarrassing family dynamics, and learns valuable lessons about friendship and growing up.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sequel
- diary
- boy
- dog
- barefoot male
- bare chested boy
- bare chested male
- slimehouse
- time lapse photography
- quirky comedy
- male wearing shorts
- playstation portable
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- playing playstation portable
- xbox 360 controller
- playing xbox 360
- playing tennis
- tennis
- tennis ball
- tennis racket
- pool
- greg heffley character
- teen comedy
- summer vacation
- camping
- best friend
- country club
- title at the end
- no opening credits
- studio logo segues into film
- altered version of studio logo
- xbox 360
- wilhelm scream
- prank
- confession
- male rivalry
- boy scout
- public swimming pool
- dream girl
- bathing suit
- pet dog
- cell phone
- animal in title
- sweet sixteen
- amusement park
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- swimming pool
- skinny dipping
- singing in a car
- middle school
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Cast
Zachary Gordon leads the cast, with Rachael Harris and Robert Capron. Directed by Thor Freudenthal.
- Director Thor Freudenthal
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Diary of a Wimpy Kid 56 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 63% User score
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Plot Summary
What happens in Diary of a Wimpy Kid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative centers around Greg Heffley, a student at Westmore Middle School, who ingeniously chronicles his awkward and often hilarious experiences in his diary. ” As he delves into his chaotic life, Greg describes the local lore surrounding a moldy piece of cheese that has taken residence on the school’s basketball court for what seems like an eternity. The superstition claims that if anyone dares to touch the cheese, they become afflicted with the infamous curse known as the “Cheese Touch,” rendering them repugnant to their peers until they can pass it on by touching someone else. Thankfully, the last poor soul cursed by the Cheese Touch has since moved to California, and Greg fervently hopes that the curse does not resurface.
Full summary
The whole story of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, scene by scene
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box Office & Budget
Diary of a Wimpy Kid grossed $76.2 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 5.1 times what it cost. $64 million came from the US and Canada and $12.2 million (16%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$76.2M
5.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $64M
- International
- $12.2M
- Budget
- $15M
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
How Well Do You Know Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does Greg Heffley use to detail his experiences in middle school?
Cars in Diary of a Wimpy Kid
13 cars on screen, including the 1990 Ford F-150 and the 1996 Chevrolet Astro.
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1977 Ford LTD Country Squire Minor role -
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Background role
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “Deník malého poseroutky” and “Het leven van een loser”.
- Also known as
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- Deník malého poseroutky
- Het leven van een loser
- Дневникът на слабака
- Gregs Tagebuch 1
- El diario de Greg
- Gregs Tagebuch
- Journal d'un dégonflé
- Gregs Tagebuch - Von Idioten umzingelt!
- Saftirik Greg'in Günlüğü
- Diario di una schiappa
- Diário de um Banana
- Дневник слабака
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- Dagbok för alla mina fans: Gregs bravader
- יומנו של חנון
- Egy ropi naplója
- Dziennik cwaniaczka
- 小屁孩日记
- En pingles dagbok
- Το Ημερολόγιο ενός Σπασίκλα
- 윔피 키드
- Neropatin päiväkirja
- Дневникът на един дръндьо
- Щоденник слабака
- El diario de un chico en apuros
- Grega dienasgrāmata
- Nevykėlio dienoraštis
- Dnevnik nabritega mulca
- Denník slabocha
- 遜咖冒險王
- Nhật Ký Cậu Bé Nhút Nhát
- グレッグのダメ日記
- ไดอารี่ของเด็กไม่เอาถ่าน
- 孱仔歷險記
- Ühe äpardi päevik
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Diary of a Wimpy Kid released?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid was released on March 19, 2010.
Who directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid was directed by Thor Freudenthal.
More films by Thor Freudenthal Who is in the cast of Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid stars Zachary Gordon, Rachael Harris and Robert Capron.
How much did Diary of a Wimpy Kid make at the box office?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid grossed $76.2 million worldwide ($64 million domestic, $12.2 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Diary of a Wimpy Kid rated?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid has 56 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid have a post-credit scene?
No. Diary of a Wimpy Kid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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