5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021)
Overview
Greg Heffley is a scrawny but ambitious kid with an active imagination and big plans to be rich and famous – he just has to survive middle school first.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
Greg Heffley is a scrawny but ambitious kid with an active imagination and big plans to be rich and famous – he just has to survive middle school first.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's narrative centers on universal coming-of-age experiences, emphasizing individual growth, the value of true friendship, and self-acceptance, rather than engaging with explicit political ideologies or systemic critiques.
The movie demonstrates a notable shift in character representation by recasting a traditionally white role with a minority actor. However, its narrative primarily focuses on universal themes of friendship and school life, without explicitly critiquing or centering on traditional identities.
Secondary
Rowley Jefferson, a character consistently depicted as white in the original book series and prior film adaptations, is portrayed as Black in the 2021 animated movie.
The film 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the protagonist's middle school experiences, friendships, and family life without addressing queer identity in any capacity, resulting in no depiction.
The film "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" (2021 animated movie) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the protagonist's middle school experiences and family life, without exploring LGBTQ+ identities.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2021 animated film adaptation of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" maintains the established genders of all its major and named characters from the original book series. No canonical male or female characters are portrayed as a different gender in this adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.1
6.2
Critic Ratings
7.5
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