Diary of a Wimpy Kid
“It's not a diary, it's a movie.”
Synopsis
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!
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-18
Top Cast
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Zachary Gordon
Greg Heffley
Robert Capron
Rowley Jefferson
Steve Zahn
Frank Heffley
Devon Bostick
Rodrick Heffley
Rachael Harris
Susan Heffley
Chloë Grace Moretz
Angie Steadman
Laine MacNeil
Patty Farrell
Andrew McNee
Coach Malone
Connor Fielding
Manny Heffley
Owen Fielding
Manny Heffley
Karan Brar
Chirag Gupta
Grayson Russell
Fregley
Alex Ferris
Collin
Belita Moreno
Mrs. Norton
Rob LaBelle
Mr. Winsky
Nicholas Carey
Pete Hosey
Samuel Patrick Chu
Carter
Donnie MacNeil
Wade
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 3, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$75.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.05x
+$60.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thor Freudenthal
- Screenplay & Story
- Jackie Filgo, Jeff Filgo, Gabe Sachs, Jeff Judah
- Original Score
- Theodore Shapiro
- Original Title
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $75.7M
- Production Studios
- Dayday Films, Color Force, Dune Entertainment, Fox 2000 Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thor Freudenthal
Jackie Filgo, Jeff Filgo, Gabe Sachs, Jeff Judah, Jeff Kinney
Theodore Shapiro
Jack N. Green
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Brad Simpson, Nina Jacobson, Jeff Kinney
Department Leadership Roster
Thor Freudenthal
Director
Jackie Filgo
Screenplay
Jeff Filgo
Screenplay
Gabe Sachs
Screenplay
Brent Thomas
Production Design
Jack N. Green
Director of Photography
Monique Prudhomme
Costume Design
Dave Hospes
Stunt Coordinator
Brad Simpson
Producer
Nina Jacobson
Producer
Jeff Judah
Screenplay
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Editor
Mark Dornfeld
Visual Effects Supervisor
Theodore Shapiro
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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!
Who directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid was directed by Thor Freudenthal.
Who stars in Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
The principal cast of Diary of a Wimpy Kid includes Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Steve Zahn, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris.
When was Diary of a Wimpy Kid released and how long is it?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $75.7M at the worldwide box office (5.05 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diary of a Wimpy Kid was composed by Theodore Shapiro.
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid based on a book or true story?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jeff Kinney".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).