Diary of a Wimpy Kid
“New school. Old cheese.”
Synopsis
Greg Heffley is a scrawny but ambitious kid with an active imagination and big plans to be rich and famous – he just has to survive middle school first.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-19
Top Cast
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Brady Noon
Greg (voice)
Ethan William Childress
Rowley (voice)
Hunter Dillon
Rodrick (voice)
Erica Cerra
Susan (voice)
Chris Diamantopoulos
Frank (voice)
Gracen Newton
Manny (voice)
Christian Convery
Fregley (voice)
Jessica Mikayla Adams
Braces Girl (voice)
Cyrus Arnold
Teen Driver (voice)
Braxton Baker
Teen with Mullet (voice)
Lossen Chambers
Homeroom Teacher (voice)
Brenda Crichlow
Mrs. Fregley (voice)
Tessa Espinola
Curly-Haired Girl (voice)
Yuvraj Kalsi
Charlie Davies (voice)
Billy Lopez
Mr. Underwood (voice)
Donny Lucas
Mr. Humphreys (voice)
Veda Maharaj
Chirag Gupta (voice)
Jaime Maclean
Holly Hills’s Friend (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Swinton O. Scott III
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Kinney
- Original Score
- John Paesano
- Original Title
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Bardel Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Swinton O. Scott III
Jeff Kinney
John Paesano
Sylvain Blais
Jeff Kinney, Rick Mischel
Department Leadership Roster
Jeff Kinney
Producer
Swinton O. Scott III
Director
John Paesano
Original Music Composer
Jeff Kinney
Screenplay
Sylvain Blais
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 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
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What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid about?
Greg Heffley is a scrawny but ambitious kid with an active imagination and big plans to be rich and famous – he just has to survive middle school first.
Who directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid was directed by Swinton O. Scott III.
Who stars in Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
The principal cast of Diary of a Wimpy Kid includes Brady Noon, Ethan William Childress, Hunter Dillon, Erica Cerra, Chris Diamantopoulos.
When was Diary of a Wimpy Kid released and how long is it?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 58m.
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 John Paesano.
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.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).