
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
New school. Old cheese.
Directed by Swinton O. Scott III
Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Bardel Entertainment
A lighthearted, colorful animated comedy about a middle schooler's social misadventures, built on humor, relatability, and gentle optimism.
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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Where to watch
- StreamDisney+
Questions people ask
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Does Diary of a Wimpy Kid end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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