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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

2012Movie1 h 34 minPG

ComedyFamily
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic546.6Rotten Tomatoes52%63%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic546.6Rotten Tomatoes52%63%

Summary

It's summertime, and Greg Heffley is looking forward to playing video games and spending time with his friends. However, Greg's dad has other plans: He's decided that some father-son bonding time is in order.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Cast

24 of 49

Crew

Directed by
David Bowers
Written by
Wallace Wolodarsky, Maya Forbes
Produced by
Brad Simpson, Nina Jacobson
Music by
Edward Shearmur

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Facts

August 2, 2012 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
August 2, 2012
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$22 million
Box office
$77 million
Available in
101 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Fancy Camping, Adaptational Intelligence, Disproportionate Retribution +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days?"

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days?

Disney+HBO Max

In the United States, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days streams on Disney+ and HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 79 other countries.

Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 54). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (53).

Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$77 million

Yes: it cost about $22 million to make and earned $77 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.