Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- playful
- family movie night
- weekend afternoon
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel peppy, funny, and well served by its cast, though some felt it softened Greg's distinctive literary antihero persona.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Greg and Rodrick Heffley's antagonistic relationship is the central source of conflict and humor.
Greg faces awkward situations involving middle school, Holly Hills, parties, and public performances.
Susan introduces Mom Bucks to encourage Greg and Rodrick to cooperate.
The film is described as brightly lighted and maintains a colorful, energetic presentation for family audiences.
Films like Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, and why
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Both are family comedies about middle school embarrassment, peer pressure, and awkward adolescent friendships.
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
Both are breezy family comedies centered on sibling rivalry, school troubles, and escalating youthful misadventures.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Both combine preteen social anxiety, school-based comedy, family conflict, and a warm coming-of-age tone.
Movie Details
- Director
- David Bowers
- Release Date
- 2011-03-25
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (1301)
Cast
- Zachary Gordon
- Devon Bostick
- Robert Capron
- Rachael Harris
- Peyton List
- Steve Zahn
- Connor Fielding
- Owen Fielding
- Fran Kranz
- Andrew McNee
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- 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: Rodrick Rules about?
- A mischievous middle-schooler tries to survive sibling rivalry, romantic embarrassment, and a forced peace pact with his troublesome older brother.
- What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.
- What did critics think of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules?
- Critics generally found the sequel peppy, funny, and well served by its cast, though some felt it softened Greg's distinctive literary antihero persona.
- Which films are like Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules?
- Films with a similar feel include Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
- How long is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules?
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules?
- In United States, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules streams on Disney Plus.
