Diary of a Wimpy Kid (movie) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Diary of a Wimpy |
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| Directed by | Thor Freudenthal |
| Produced by | Nina Jacobson Brad Simpson |
| Screenplay by | Jackie Filgo Jeff Filgo Jeff Judah Gabe Sachs |
| Narrated by | Zachary Gordon |
| Starring | Zachary Gordon Robert Capron Rachael Harris Devon Bostick Steve Zahn |
| Music by | Theodore Shapiro |
| Cinematography | Jack N. Green |
| Editing by | Wendy Greene Bricmont |
| Studio | Color Force Sachs/Judah Productions Amulet Books Dune Entertainment |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date(s) | March 19, 2010 |
| Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Money made | $75,700,498 |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a fun American comedy movie from 2010. It is based on the popular book series of the same name by Jeff Kinney. The film tells the story of Greg Heffley, a middle school student. He tries to navigate the challenges of growing up.
The movie first came out in theaters on March 19, 2010. Later that year, on August 3, 2010, it became available on DVD, iTunes, and Blu-ray.
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About the Movie
Diary of a Wimpy Kid follows Greg Heffley as he starts middle school. He faces many funny and awkward situations. Greg tries to become popular and fit in with his classmates. He often gets into trouble with his best friend, Rowley Jefferson.
The film shows the ups and downs of friendship and school life. It captures many moments from the beloved books. The movie teaches about being true to yourself. It also shows the importance of good friends.
Cast and Characters
The movie features a talented group of actors. They bring the book characters to life.
Main Characters
- Zachary Gordon plays Greg Heffley. Greg is the main character and narrator.
- Robert Capron plays Rowley Jefferson. Rowley is Greg's loyal best friend.
- Devon Bostick plays Rodrick Heffley. Rodrick is Greg's older brother.
- Rachael Harris plays Susan Heffley. Susan is Greg's mom.
- Steve Zahn plays Frank Heffley. Frank is Greg's dad.
These actors helped make the characters very memorable.
Awards and Recognitions
Diary of a Wimpy Kid received several nominations and even won an award. This shows how much people enjoyed the movie.
Young Artist Awards
The film won a special award at the 32nd Young Artist Awards. This award was for the Best Ensemble in a Feature Film. An "ensemble" means a group of actors working well together. The actors who won this award were:
- Zachary Gordon
- Robert Capron
- Devon Bostick
- Chloë Moretz
- Laine MacNeil
- Grayson Russell
- Karan Brar
- Alex Ferris
Other Nominations
The movie also received other nominations:
- At the 2011 Kids' Choice Awards, it was nominated for Favorite Movie.
- Zachary Gordon was nominated for Best Actor in a Feature Film at the Young Artist Awards.
- Robert Capron and Alex Ferris were both nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film.
- Laine MacNeil was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
These nominations show the film's popularity. They also highlight the great performances by the young actors.
