Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
“School's out for summer.”
Synopsis
It's summertime, and Greg Heffley is looking forward to playing video games and spending time with his friends. However, Greg's dad has other plans: He's decided that some father-son bonding time is in order. Desperate to prevent his dad from ruining summer vacation, Greg pretends he has a job at a ritzy country club. But Greg's plan backfires, leaving him in the middle of embarrassing mishaps and a camping trip gone wrong.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Official Trailer (2012) HD Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-13
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Zachary Gordon
Greg Heffley
Robert Capron
Rowley Jefferson
Peyton List
Holly Hills
Steve Zahn
Frank Heffley
Devon Bostick
Rodrick Heffley
Rachael Harris
Susan Heffley
Grayson Russell
Fregley
Karan Brar
Chirag Gupta
Melissa Roxburgh
Heather Hills
Laine MacNeil
Patty Farrell
Connor Fielding
Manny Heffley
Owen Fielding
Manny Heffley
Philip Maurice Hayes
Stan Warren
Terence Kelly
Grandpa Heffley
Bronwen Smith
Isabella Wendell-Jefferson
Alf Humphreys
Mr. Jefferson
Elise Gatien
Madison
John Shaw
Mr. Draybick
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 3, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 13, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$77.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.5x
+$55.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Bowers
- Screenplay & Story
- Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $77.1M
- Production Studios
- Color Force, Dune Entertainment, Fox 2000 Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Bowers
Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky, Jeff Kinney
Edward Shearmur
Anthony B. Richmond
Troy Takaki
Nina Jacobson, Jeff Kinney, Jeremiah Samuels, Brad Simpson
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Maya Forbes
Screenplay
Wallace Wolodarsky
Screenplay
David Bowers
Director
Troy Takaki
Editor
Brent Thomas
Production Design
Monique Prudhomme
Costume Design
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Nina Jacobson
Producer
Brad Simpson
Producer
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
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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: Dog Days
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days about?
It's summertime, and Greg Heffley is looking forward to playing video games and spending time with his friends. However, Greg's dad has other plans: He's decided that some father-son bonding time is in order. Desperate to prevent his dad from ruining summer vacation, Greg pretends he has a job at a ritzy country club. But Greg's plan backfires, leaving him in the middle of embarrassing mishaps and a camping trip gone wrong.
Who directed Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days was directed by David Bowers.
Who stars in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days?
The principal cast of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days includes Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Peyton List, Steve Zahn, Devon Bostick.
When was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days released and how long is it?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $77.1M at the worldwide box office (3.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days was composed by Edward Shearmur.
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days based on a book or true story?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jeff Kinney".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).