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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

2022

As a new school year begins, Greg is subject to relentless teasing from his brother Rodrick. Will Greg manage to get along with him? Or will a secret ruin everything?

Ages 8+Source checked

Why this age? PG-rated animated comedy with repeated sibling conflict, teasing, pranks, a chaotic unsupervised party, mild peril, and embarrassment. The themes are accessible to children but may merit guidance for younger viewers. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age8+

Strongest cautions

  • Strong language2/5
  • Violence2/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Generic movie product placement; no aggressive commercialization.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Uses mild insults and name-calling typical for middle school settings.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Very light, age-appropriate crushes typical of middle school characters.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Minor tension involving social embarrassment and typical childhood fears.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Contains minor slapstick comedy and playful sibling bickering.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

The characters show bravery by facing their social fears at the talent show.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages interest in music and performance through the plot.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a standard ensemble cast of middle school students.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons about social skills and interpersonal conflict.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is shown as a positive outcome of resolving the central conflict.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes honesty, accountability, family loyalty, repairing relationships, and learning that popularity and deception have consequences.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Greg and Rodrick make selfish and deceptive choices, but they can recognize harm, accept consequences, and improve their relationship.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Why do you think the characters used the language they did? Did it change how you saw them?
  3. Which choice in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, and what caused that change?
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