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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

2022Movie1 h 14 minPG

AnimationComedy
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic–5.4Rotten Tomatoes56%44%

A wholesome, hopeful animated movie about family and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Get ready to rock n' rüle!

As a new school year begins, Greg is subject to relentless teasing from his brother Rodrick. Will Greg manage to get along with him? Or will a secret ruin everything?

Feels like

  • Family Comedy
  • Middle School Angst
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Wholesome Humor
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Light-hearted Drama
  • Nostalgic Vibes
  • Kid-Friendly Entertainment

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Luke Cormican
Written by
Jeff Kinney
Produced by
Jeff Kinney
Music by
John Paesano

Everyone

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Facts

December 1, 2022 · 1 h 14 min · PG

Released
December 1, 2022
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
76 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Foot in the Face, Adaptation Relationship Overhaul, Gender Flip +9

  • Foot in the Face
  • Adaptation Relationship Overhaul
  • Gender Flip
  • Pottery Barn Poor
  • Hated Item Makeover
  • Foreshadowing
  • Totally Radical
  • Adaptational Karma
  • Helping Another Save Face
  • Climax Boss
  • Ludicrous Gift Request
  • Fancy Camping

12 of 127 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules?

Disney+

In the United States, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules streams on Disney+. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 56%).

Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules 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: Rodrick Rules make me laugh?

Funny

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

Will I feel good after watching Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules use?

Foot in the FaceAdaptation Relationship OverhaulGender FlipPottery Barn PoorHated Item MakeoverForeshadowingTotally RadicalAdaptational KarmaHelping Another Save FaceClimax BossLudicrous Gift RequestFancy Campingand 115 more

TV Tropes lists 127 tropes for it, including Foot in the Face, Adaptation Relationship Overhaul, and Gender Flip.