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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Director: David Bowers
Released: 2017
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 5.3

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

A Heffley family road trip to attend Meemaw's 90th birthday party goes hilariously off course thanks to Greg's newest scheme to get to a video gaming convention.

Rated PG • 2017 • 1h 31m

Directed by David Bowers

5.3

400+

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul follows the Heffley family on a chaotic road trip that goes off course due to Greg's schemes. The film is rated PG for pervasive rude humor, including bathroom-related jokes and gross-out gags. While the tone is lighthearted and aimed at families, younger viewers may find scenes involving physical discomfort or near-accidents intense. It is generally suitable for most children, though those sensitive… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Jason Ian Drucker

Alicia Silverstone

Tom Everett Scott

Charlie Wright

Owen Asztalos

Wyatt Walters

Joshua Hoover

Mira Silverman

Chris Coppola

Kimberli Lincoln

Carlos Guerrero

Dylan Walters

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Content severity in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Moderate 4/10

Language Mild 2/10

Substances Mild 1/10

Themes Moderate 3/10

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0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
0:15 💬 Language 2/10
0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10

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Sex and nudity in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

There is brief innuendo and crude humor, including a scene where a character is seen on a toilet and another where a man is assumed to be watching adult content on a laptop. Greg is seen in his underwear during various points in the film.

Violence and gore in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

The film features mild, slapstick-style physical comedy. Notable moments include a character being sprayed in the eyes with shampoo, a car swerving through construction barrels, and a boy being knocked around on a spinning ride. None of the injuries are depicted as serious.

Language in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

Language is very mild, consisting primarily of name-calling like 'jerk' and 'dork.' There are also two uses of 'Oh my God!' and one instance of the term 'spaz.'

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

There is no drug or alcohol use depicted in the film, though characters deal with the messy consequences of consuming food or snacks.

Mature themes in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

The story centers on themes of family conflict, the pressures of social status, and the mishaps of a disastrous road trip. There are moments of frustration and occasional hostility between family members that serve as the plot's engine.

Scary moments in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is best for ages 7+. It's rated PG. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul follows the Heffley family on a chaotic road trip that goes off course due to Greg's schemes. The film is rated PG for pervasive rude humor, including bathroom-related jokes and…

What age rating does Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul have?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 7+.

What is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul about?

Is there sex or nudity in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul?

How violent is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul?

Is the language in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul appropriate for kids?

Language is very mild, consisting primarily of name-calling like 'jerk' and 'dork.' There are also two uses of 'Oh my God!' and one instance of the term 'spaz.'

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul?

There is no drug or alcohol use depicted in the film, though characters deal with the messy consequences of consuming food or snacks.

What mature themes appear in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul?

How long is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul?

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul runs 91 minutes, directed by David Bowers, released in 2017.

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