Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days (2012): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days is a 2012 family comedy directed by David Bowers, starring Devon Bostick, Zachary Gordon and Robert Capron. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $77.2 million worldwide on a $22 million budget. Critics gave it 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- David Bowers
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $22M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days About?
The premise of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During one long, hot summer, middle schooler Greg Heffley clashes with his rival, Rowley Jefferson, leading to a series of unfortunate events. After being asked to leave a local country club, Greg's summer takes a chaotic turn, filled with embarrassing mishaps and unexpected adventures. He navigates awkward social situations and tries to enjoy the break from school, all while facing the challenges of growing up.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 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: Dog Days Cast
Devon Bostick leads the cast, with Zachary Gordon and Robert Capron. Directed by David Bowers.
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Director David Bowers
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 52% on Rotten Tomatoes and 54 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 52% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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Metacritic 54 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 63% User score
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Letterboxd 3.1 /5
504 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.2 /5
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Plot Summary
What happens in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the Heffleys embark on a fun-filled trip to the local pool, they unexpectedly cross paths with Lenwood Heath, a reformed delinquent linked to Rodrick who has found his calling as a lifeguard. This chance meeting sets off a chain of events that greatly affects Greg, prompting Frank to consider enrolling him in the highly disciplined Spag Union military school as he prepares to enter eighth grade.
Full summary
The whole story of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, scene by scene
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Box Office & Budget
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days 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.
Worldwide gross
$77.2M
3.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $49M
- International
- $28.2M
- Budget
- $22M
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.
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Who is Lenwood Heath in the movie?
Cars in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
16 cars on screen, including the 2002 Ford Explorer and the 2001 Volvo V70 XC.
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Club Car Precedent Minor role
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “Diary of a Wimpy Kid 3: Dog Days” and “Diario di una schiappa 3 - Vida da cani”.
- Also known as
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- Diary of a Wimpy Kid 3: Dog Days
- Diario di una schiappa 3 - Vida da cani
- Diário de um Banana 3 - Dias de Cão
- El diario de Greg 3: Días de perros
- Дневникът на един дръндьо: Кучешки дни
- グレッグのダメ日記 3
- יומנו של חנון 3: קיץ קטלני
- יומנו של חנון: קיץ קטלני
- Saftirik Greg'in Günlüğü: İşte Şimdi Yandık
- Dziennik cwaniaczka 3
- Het leven van een loser: Een hondenleven
- Journal d'un dégonflé : Ça fait suer !
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- Diario di una schiappa - Vita da cani
- Diário de Um Banana: Dias de Cão
- Deník malého poseroutky 3
- Dagbok för alla mina fans: Usla utsikter
- Gregs Tagebuch 3 - Ich war's nicht!
- Дневник слабака 3
- Egy ropi naplója: Kutya egy idő
- 小屁孩日记3
- ไดอารี่ของเด็กไม่เอาถ่าน 3: ปิดเทอมแสนป่วน
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid 3: Hundedage
- En Pingles Dagbok 3 - Hundedager
- 윔피 키드 3
- Neropatin päiväkirja 3 - Kovan onnen kesä
- Diário de um Banana 3: Dias de Cão
- Дневникът на едно срамежливо дете: Кучешки дни
- Щоденник слабака 3: Собачі дні
- El diario de un chico en apuros 3: Días de Perros
- Vārguļa dienasgrāmata 3
- Dnevnik nabritega mulca: Pasji dnevi
- Denník slabocha 3
- Nevykėlio dienoraštis: Šuniškos dienos
- 遜咖冒險王3
- Nhật Ký Cậu Bé Nhút Nhát: Những Ngày Hè Oi Bức
- グレッグのダメ日記3
- Journal d'un dégonflé 3 : Ça fait suer !
- 孱仔歷險記 3
- Το Ημερολόγιο ενός Σπασίκλα: Σκυλίσια ζωή
- Ühe äpardi päevik: Südasuvi
- Jurnalul unui pusti: Caldura mare
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days released?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days was released on August 3, 2012.
Who directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days was directed by David Bowers.
More films by David Bowers Who is in the cast of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days stars Devon Bostick, Zachary Gordon and Robert Capron.
How much did Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days make at the box office?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days grossed $77.2 million worldwide ($49 million domestic, $28.2 million international) on a budget of $22 million.
How is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days rated?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days have a post-credit scene?
No. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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