Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2010, Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a comedy and family film directed by Thor Freudenthal, running about 92 minutes. “It's not a diary, it's a movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Greg Heffley is headed for big things, but first he has to survive the scariest, most humiliating experience of any kid’s life – middle school! That won’t be easy, considering he’s surrounded by hairy-freckled morons, wedgie-loving bullies and a moldy slice of cheese with nuclear cooties!
Who’s in it. Diary of a Wimpy Kid stars Zachary Gordon as Greg Heffley, Robert Capron as Rowley Jefferson, Steve Zahn as Frank J. Heffley and Devon Bostick as Rodrick Heffley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Diary of a Wimpy Kid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $76.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010)?
- In US, Diary of a Wimpy Kid is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid worth watching?
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid stars Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Steve Zahn, Devon Bostick and Rachael Harris.
- When was Diary of a Wimpy Kid released?
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.