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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Play trailer Poster for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules PG Released Mar 25, 2011 1h 35m Kids & Family Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Wimpy Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon), now in seventh grade, thinks he has it all together. He has mastered middle school and gotten rid of the Cheese Touch. However, Greg's older brother, Rodrick (Devon Bostick), is itching to cut him down to size. He gets the perfect opportunity when their mother (Rachael Harris) tries to force the boys to bond. Rodrick may be Greg's chief tormentor, but he feels his constant pranks are just what his little brother needs to prepare him for life's hard knocks.
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Moderately witty and acceptably acted, Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 isn't much worse than the first installment.

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Philip French Guardian It's an episodic film, rather less interesting than its British director David Bowers's earlier work as an animator in Britain and America. May 28, 2011 Full Review Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) For a family entertainment this isn't at all bad. Rated: 2/5 May 27, 2011 Full Review Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard There are momentary shafts of something like wit within this slightly bland mix... Rated: 2/5 May 27, 2011 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com If your kid loves the books, then he/she may very well enjoy the film but likely on a lesser level. Rated: 2.0/4.0 Sep 6, 2020 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews The Diary of a Wimpy Kid saga continues with this predictably mediocre installment... Rated: 2/4 Feb 4, 2016 Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures Even though this new movie is under another director, it feels very much like the first film. The characters are great, being both relateable and extreme. Rated: 4/5 Sep 16, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bobby B This film genuinely gives a beautiful insight into the relationship of a boy and his brother that speaks to so many. 9/10 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/30/25 Full Review Jade C Rodrick Rules still holds up nearly 15 years later in terms of jokes, had me and my sibling laughing out loud because of it. Plot was pretty decent but the jokes and Devon Bosticks portrayal of Rodrick caries the movie easily. Rowley was pretty funny too Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/19/25 Full Review Jack G Perfect adaptation with perfect acting as these perfect characters. Devin Bostic as Rodrick is the GOAT! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/16/25 Full Review Jameson W Only a decent plot, but when a movie is making you laugh this hard, you could really care less. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/06/25 Full Review Carson H A solid sequel to the original film. This film was also relatable to anyone growing up with siblings and leaves a warm feeling in your soul by the end of the film. Once again, fantastic film score, excellent casting, and leaves me wanting more of the Heffleys. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/28/25 Full Review Ram Y Cringe, cringe, cringe, cringe and more cringe. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/03/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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David Bowers

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Zachary Gordon

Greg Heffley

Devon Bostick

Rodrick Heffley

Steve Zahn

Frank Heffley

Rachael Harris

Susan Heffley

Robert Capron

Rowley Jefferson

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

(L-R) Robert Capron as Rowley Jefferson and Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley in "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules." (L-R) Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley and Devon Bostick as Rodrick Heffley in "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules." (L-R) Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley and Robert Capron as Rowley Jefferson in "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules." (L-R) Robert Capron as Rowley Jefferson, Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley and Laine MacNeil as Patty Farrell in "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules." (L-R) Robert Capron as Rowley Jefferson, Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley, Grayson Russell as Fregley and Karan Brar as Chirag Gupta in "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules." (L-R) Peyton List as Holly Hills, Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley, Robert Capron as Rowley Jefferson and Karan Brar as Chirag Gupta in "Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules." View more photos

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Synopsis Wimpy Greg Heffley (Zachary Gordon), now in seventh grade, thinks he has it all together. He has mastered middle school and gotten rid of the Cheese Touch. However, Greg's older brother, Rodrick (Devon Bostick), is itching to cut him down to size. He gets the perfect opportunity when their mother (Rachael Harris) tries to force the boys to bond. Rodrick may be Greg's chief tormentor, but he feels his constant pranks are just what his little brother needs to prepare him for life's hard knocks.
Director
David Bowers
Producer
Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson
Screenwriter
Gabe Sachs, Jeff Judah
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Color Force
Rating
PG (Some Mild Rude Humor|Mischief)
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 25, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$52.7M
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital
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