Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
“Welcome to the next grade.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-02
Top Cast
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Zachary Gordon
Greg Heffley
Devon Bostick
Rodrick Heffley
Robert Capron
Rowley Jefferson
Rachael Harris
Susan Heffley
Peyton List
Holly Hills
Steve Zahn
Frank Heffley
Connor Fielding
Manny Heffley
Owen Fielding
Manny Heffley
Fran Kranz
Bill
Andrew McNee
Coach Malone
Karan Brar
Chirag Gupta
Terence Kelly
Grandpa Heffley
Serge Houde
Mr. Salz
Laine MacNeil
Patty Farrell
Grayson Russell
Fregley
Bryce Hodgson
Ben Segal
John Shaw
Mr. Draybick
Alf Humphreys
Mr. Jefferson
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 4, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$72.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.01x
+$54.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Bowers
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabe Sachs, Jeff Judah
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $72.2M
- Production Studios
- Color Force, Dune Entertainment, Fox 2000 Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Bowers
Gabe Sachs, Jeff Judah, Jeff Kinney
Edward Shearmur
Jack N. Green
Troy Takaki
Brad Simpson, Nina Jacobson, Jeff Kinney
Department Leadership Roster
Gabe Sachs
Screenplay
David Bowers
Director
Mark Dornfeld
Visual Effects Supervisor
Doug Chapman
Stunt Coordinator
Jeff Judah
Screenplay
Brent Thomas
Production Design
Brad Simpson
Producer
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Tish Monaghan
Costume Design
Jack N. Green
Director of Photography
Nina Jacobson
Producer
Troy Takaki
Editor
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 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules about?
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.
Who directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules was directed by David Bowers.
Who stars in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules?
The principal cast of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules includes Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Robert Capron, Rachael Harris, Peyton List.
When was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules released and how long is it?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $72.2M at the worldwide box office (4.01 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules was composed by Edward Shearmur.
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules based on a book or true story?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jeff Kinney".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).