Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

2012 · 94 min · EN · PG · 6.4 (1,106 votes)

Dir. David Bowers · Starring Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Peyton List, Steve Zahn, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris · Music Edward Shearmur · Diary of a Wimpy Kid Collection

“School's out for summer.”

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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. Desperate to prevent his dad from ruining summer vacation, Greg pretends he has a job at a ritzy country club. But Greg's plan backfires, leaving him in the middle of embarrassing mishaps and a camping trip gone wrong.

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This film feels like a sun-drenched, slightly chaotic summer vacation. It's a lighthearted romp through the awkwardness of adolescence, filled with relatable family mishaps and the enduring bonds of friendship. Expect a steady stream of chuckles and a nostalgic warmth for simpler, wackier times.

lightheartedhumorousawkwardnostalgicchaoticsteadyfamily-friendly comedyslice-of-lifecartoonish humorchildren's book adaptationchildhood anticsfamily dynamicsfriendshipsummer vacation

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