Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Seen it?2022 | 74 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. 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. If you loved Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
As a new school year begins, Greg is subject to relentless teasing from his brother Rodrick. Will Greg manage to get along with him? Or will a secret ruin everything?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 62K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Luke Cormican
- Brady NoonGreg (voice)
- Hunter DillonRodrick (voice)
- Ethan William ChildressRowley (voice)
- Erica CerraSusan (voice)
- Chris DiamantopoulosFrank (voice)
- Gracen NewtonManny (voice)
- Ed AsnerGrandpa (voice)
- Linda LavinBarb (voice)
- Loretta DevineIrene (voice)
- Priscilla LopezMerle (voice)