Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- playful
- breezy
- family movie night
- lazy afternoon
What critics said
Critics found the short animated sequel mildly serviceable for children but largely bland, predictable, and lacking the wit or emotional warmth of the source material.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Greg's central problem is Rodrick's repeated teasing and the difficulty of getting along with his older brother.
The plot explicitly hinges on a secret that could change Greg and Rodrick's relationship.
The film is a 3D animated adaptation of Jeff Kinney's illustrated novel series.
Greg faces a new school year while dealing with teasing, rule-breaking, consequences, and family expectations.
Films like Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, and why
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
shared animated family comedy, sibling conflict, school-age protagonists, and episodic mischief
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
shared child-centered animated comedy, family dynamics, rule-breaking, and visual adaptation of a popular book series
The Peanuts Movie
shared coming-of-age humor, school complications, sibling or family tension, and accessible animated storytelling
Movie Details
- Director
- Luke Cormican
- Release Date
- 2022-12-01
- Runtime
- 74 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (201)
Cast
- Brady Noon
- Hunter Dillon
- Ethan William Childress
- Erica Cerra
- Chris Diamantopoulos
- Gracen Newton
- Ed Asner
- Linda Lavin
- Loretta Devine
- Priscilla Lopez
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules about?
- Greg Heffley battles his mischievous older brother through a new school year in a bright, brisk animated family comedy about secrets, consequences, and sibling loyalty.
- 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 found the short animated sequel mildly serviceable for children but largely bland, predictable, and lacking the wit or emotional warmth of the source material.
- Which films are like Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules?
- Films with a similar feel include Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, and The Peanuts Movie.
- How long is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules?
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules runs 74 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.
In Ember's collections
Movies like Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
- The Boss Baby: Family Business2021
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul2017
- The Spooky Tale of Captain Underpants Hack-a-ween2019
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid2021
- Captain Underpants Mega Blissmas2020
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules2011
- No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie2024
- The Peanuts Movie2015
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw2025
- Surf's Up 2: WaveMania
