Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Year

2010

Duration

92 minutes

Genres

Comedy, Family

Language

English (English subtitles)

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Middle school is a nightmare mix of bullies and wedgies for Year 6 student Greg Heffley, who is becoming tired of being forced into survival mode every day. Along with his friends, Greg devises endless schemes to survive the ordeal and shed his nerdy reputation, all of which go awry. Funny and painful by turns, Diary of A Wimpy Kid is a comical live-action adaptation of the hit book and a wonderfully adept take on pre-teen angst, popularity and the differences between young people.

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Thor Freudenthal

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Contains mild language.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Also available with this film on Into Film+

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Engaging for ages

This film is part of the following themes

Also available with this film on Into Film+

5 RESOURCES

Resources To Use With This Film

Anti-bullying on film: 7-11

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Film Guide

Must See Movies: Kids Rule!

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Matilda(1996)

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Stand By Me(1986)

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules(2011)

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