Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010 film)
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| Directed by | Thor Freudenthal |
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| Based on | Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney |
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| Cinematography | Jack Green |
| Edited by | Wendy Greene Bricmont |
| Music by | Theodore Shapiro |
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| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million |
| Box office | $76.2 million |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Thor Freudenthal, based on the 2007 novel. The film stars Zachary Gordon, Robert Capron, Rachael Harris and Steve Zahn.
The film was released in the United States on March 19, 2010, by 20th Century Fox. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $76 million against a $15 million budget.
The film spawned a franchise, including three live-action sequels and five animated features. A book detailing the film's creation process, The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary, was released in 2010.