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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown (2012) movie poster

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown is a 2012 short animated film starring Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley. It runs 3 minutes and earned $77.2 million worldwide on a $22 million budget.

worldwide gross
$77.2M
budget
$22M
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3 min
Genre
Animation
Original language
English
Budget
$22M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown About?

The premise of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

An animated short where Greg tries to win class clown.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • class clown
  • based on children's book
  • whoopee cushion
  • based on a children's book
  • cling wrap over toilet
  • sitting on a thumbtack
  • greg heffley character
  • character asks what could possibly go wrong
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown Cast & Characters

Zachary Gordon plays Greg Heffley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown.

Plot

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown Plot Summary

What happens in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown 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 summer unfolds around a blend of family, friendship, and first real taste of responsibility for Greg Heffley, a cautious kid who finds his plans constantly bumped by the people around him. It all begins at the town pool, where the Heffleys reconnect with Lenwood Heath, a reformed troublemaker who now works as a lifeguard. Lenwood’s presence stirs memories for Rodrick and hints at a future that blends old schemes with new rules, especially since Lenwood attends Spag Union, a strict military-style school that marks the eighth grade as a new frontier for Greg.

Full summary

The whole story of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown, scene by scene

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Box office

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown Box Office & Budget

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown grossed $77.2 million worldwide on a $22 million budget, 3.5 times what it cost. $49 million came from the US and Canada and $28.2 million (37%) from the rest of the world.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$77.2M

3.5× its budget

US & Canada
$49M
International
$28.2M
Budget
$22M
US & Canada 63% Rest of the world 37%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown?

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 is the name of Greg's older brother who constantly teases him?

Cars

Cars in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown

16 cars on screen, including the 2002 Ford Explorer and the 2001 Volvo V70 XC.

All 16 cars
  • 2002 Ford Explorer in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown 2002 Ford Explorer Important role
  • 2001 Volvo V70 XC in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown 2001 Volvo V70 XC Important role
  • 1996 Chevrolet Astro in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown 1996 Chevrolet Astro Minor role
  • Club Car Precedent in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown Club Car Precedent Minor role

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FAQ

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown runs 3 minutes.

When was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown released?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown was released on December 18, 2012.

Who is in the cast of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown stars Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley.

How much did Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown make at the box office?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown grossed $77.2 million worldwide ($49 million domestic, $28.2 million international) on a budget of $22 million.

Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown have a post-credit scene?

No. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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