Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Year

2010

Duration

92 minutes

Genres

Comedy, Family

Language

English

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Synopsis

Middle school's a nightmare mix of morons, bullies and wedgies for weedy Year 6 student Greg Heffley, in this comical live-action adaptation of the hit book. 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 take on pre-teen angst that will appeal to anyone who ever wanted to be the popular kid in school.

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Thor Freudenthal

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Contains mild language.

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Mental Wellbeing
Identity

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Cast (in alphabetical order)

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This film is part of the following themes

Resources To Use With This Film

Anti-bullying on film: 7-11

Must See Movies: Kids Rule!

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Matilda(1996)

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