Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010 film)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Theatrical release poster
Directed byThor Freudenthal
Screenplay by
Based onDiary of a Wimpy Kid
by Jeff Kinney
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJack Green
Edited byWendy Greene Bricmont
Music byTheodore Shapiro
Production
companies
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • March 19, 2010 (2010-03-19)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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.