Dear Dumb Diary
She wrote the book on awesomeness.
FamilyTV MovieMusicbased on novel or bookfemale protagonistmiddle schoolbased on children's bookwoman director
A lighthearted, feel-good family comedy about navigating middle school friendships and crushes through the eyes of an irreverent teenage diarist.
Based on the best selling series "Dear Dumb Diary" by Jim Benton. Follow Jamie Kelly, as she navigates Mackeral Middle School with the help of her best friend Isabella, her nemesis Angeline and the boy of her dreams, Hudson.
Essence
Ensemble
Emily Alyn Lind
Jamie Kelly
Mary-Charles Jones
Isabella
Sterling Griffith
Angeline
Natalie Alyn Lind
Claire Vanderhied (uncredited)
David Mazouz
Hudson Rivers
James Waterston
Assistant Principal Devon
Lea DeLaria
Ms. Bruntford
Maddie Corman
Jamie's Mom
Jeffrey Hanson
Jamie's Dad
Anson Bagley
Young Van Gogh
Marlys Miller-Fladeland
Old Office Lady 1
Marie Sharon
Old Office Lady 2
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