Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Seen it?2011 | 99 min | Family, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 4 times its budget, but middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$73 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 162K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Bowers
- Zachary GordonGreg Heffley
- Devon BostickRodrick Heffley
- Robert CapronRowley Jefferson
- Rachael HarrisSusan Heffley
- Peyton ListHolly Hills
- Steve ZahnFrank Heffley
- Connor FieldingManny Heffley
- Owen FieldingManny Heffley
- Fran KranzBill
- Andrew McNeeCoach Malone