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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

2012-08-02 · 94 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Family

It's summertime, and Greg Heffley is looking forward to playing video games and spending time with his friends. However, Greg's dad has other plans: He's decided that some father-son bonding time is in order. Desperate to prevent his dad from ruining summer vacation, Greg pretends he has a job at a ritzy country club. But Greg's plan backfires, leaving him in the middle of embarrassing mishaps and a camping trip gone wrong.

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Directors
David Bowers
Production companies
Color Force, Dune Entertainment, Fox 2000 Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 22,000,000
Revenue
USD 77,100,000

Top Cast

Zachary GordonZachary GordonGreg Heffley
Robert CapronRobert CapronRowley Jefferson
Peyton ListPeyton ListHolly Hills
Steve ZahnSteve ZahnFrank Heffley
Devon BostickDevon BostickRodrick Heffley
Rachael HarrisRachael HarrisSusan Heffley
Grayson RussellGrayson RussellFregley
Karan BrarKaran BrarChirag Gupta
Melissa RoxburghMelissa RoxburghHeather Hills
Laine MacNeilLaine MacNeilPatty Farrell
Connor FieldingConnor FieldingManny Heffley
Owen FieldingOwen FieldingManny Heffley
Philip Maurice HayesPhilip Maurice HayesStan Warren
Terence KellyTerence KellyGrandpa Heffley
Bronwen SmithBronwen SmithIsabella Wendell-Jefferson
Alf HumphreysAlf HumphreysMr. Jefferson
Elise GatienElise GatienMadison
John ShawJohn ShawMr. Draybick
Andrew McNeeAndrew McNeeCoach Malone
Tom StevensTom StevensLenwood Heath

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