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Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)

Film · 1h 32m · Rated PG

Comedy, Family

Wholesome, broad humor follows a wimpy kid navigating middle school's hilarious, humiliating challenges.

Campy, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid parents guide

Mild language and nothing scary, about what a PG should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid about?

Greg Heffley is headed for big things, but first he has to survive the scariest, most humiliating experience of any kid’s life – middle school! That won’t be easy, considering he’s surrounded by hairy-freckled morons, wedgie-loving bullies and a moldy slice of cheese with nuclear cooties!

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byThor Freudenthal
StarringZachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Steve Zahn, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Chloë Grace Moretz

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