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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

ComedyFamily3.2

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.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...

August 2, 2012 · Directed by David Bowers

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Cast & crew

Zachary Gordon
Greg Heffley
Robert Capron
Rowley Jefferson
Devon Bostick
Rodrick Heffley
Peyton List
Holly Hills
Steve Zahn
Frank Heffley
Rachael Harris
Susan Heffley
Grayson Russell
Fregley
Karan Brar
Chirag Gupta
Melissa Roxburgh
Heather Hills
Laine MacNeil
Patty Farrell
Connor Fielding
Manny Heffley
Owen Fielding
Manny Heffley

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