Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- irreverent
- breezy
- juvenile
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found the recast sequel fast-paced but repetitive and largely unfunny, with juvenile gross-out humor replacing the books' more honest character appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Heffleys' cross-country trip repeatedly goes off course while they pursue the birthday celebration.
Critics specifically noted the film's increased gross-out and scatological humor.
Greg schemes to reach a video gaming convention instead of simply attending Meemaw's birthday party.
The film adapts Jeff Kinney's Wimpy Kid books and continues an established film series with a recast ensemble.
Films like Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, and why
National Lampoon's Vacation
family road-trip comedy built around escalating mishaps and juvenile humor
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
child-centered family comedy featuring schemes, sibling friction, and broad slapstick
RV
cross-country family adventure with chaotic comic setbacks and sentimental reunions
Movie Details
- Director
- David Bowers
- Release Date
- 2017-05-19
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.3 / 10 (551)
Cast
- Jason Ian Drucker
- Alicia Silverstone
- Tom Everett Scott
- Charlie Wright
- Owen Asztalos
- Wyatt Walters
- Joshua Hoover
- Mira Silverman
- Chris Coppola
- Kimberli Lincoln
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus, HBO Max Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul about?
- A mischievous preteen's secret gaming-convention plan sends his family's celebratory road trip into a parade of chaotic American misadventures.
- What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.
- What did critics think of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul?
- Critics broadly found the recast sequel fast-paced but repetitive and largely unfunny, with juvenile gross-out humor replacing the books' more honest character appeal.
- Which films are like Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul?
- Films with a similar feel include National Lampoon's Vacation, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and RV.
- How long is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul?
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul?
- In United States, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul streams on Disney Plus, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
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