In the mood for more fantastic summer adventure movies like Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul? Check out these 5 flicks that absolutely scream “summer!” As we shared in our Wimpy Kid trivia post, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is an upcoming family road trip, comedy movie, set to hit theaters on May 19, 2017. It is based on the 2014 book of the same name by Jeff Kinney and is the 4th installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series. Here are some other great movies like Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.
Movies Like Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
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Holes
Holes is a 2003 movie that features adventure, comedy and drama. It is based on the 1998 book of the same name by Louis Sachar. Stanley Yelnats, a young boy who was wrongly convicted of theft, is sentenced to time at Camp Green Lake, a detention camp in the desert. There, he is known as Caveman and spends his days digging holes with the other inmates, to help build character. Holes stars Shia LaBeouf as Stanley/Caveman.
How to Eat Fried Worms
How to Eat Fried Worms is a 2006 comedy movie that is loosely based on the 1973 book of the same name by Thomas Rockwell. Billy Forrester, a naïve 5th-grader, with a weak stomach, enters into a dare with Joe Guire, the school bully. How to Eat Fried Worms stars Luke Benward as Billy and Adam Hicks as Joe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFRxsmaowGU
Charlie Bartlett
Charlie Bartlett is a 2007 comedy, drama movie that is based on a screenplay of the same name by Gustin Nash. Charlie Bartlett, a wealthy student at a new high school, appoints himself the student body psychiatrist, giving out advice as well as prescription medications. Charlie Bartlett stars Anton Yelchin as Charlie.
Drillbit Taylor
Drillbit Taylor is a 2008 comedy movie. When threatened by high school bullies Ronnie Lampanelli and Terry Filkins, three kids- Emmit Oosterhaus, Ryan Anderson and Wade Drennan- hire a bodyguard- Bob “Drillbit” Taylor. Drillbit Taylor stars Josh Peck as Ronnie, Alex Frost as Terry, David Dorfman as Emmit, Troy Gentile as Ryan, Nate Hartley as Wade and Owen Wilson as Drillbit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hdW_b6M6bM
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a 2012 coming-of-age, drama movie that is based on the 1999 book of the same name by Stephen Chbosky. Charlie Kelmeckis is a shy, high school freshman, who is taken under the wings of a pair of high school seniors- Sam and her stepbrother, Patrick- who accept him into their social circle. The Perks of Being a Wallflower stars Logan Lerman as Charlie, Emma Watson as Sam and Ezra Miller as Patrick.
Ha haaa Diary of a wimpy kid…has never been my fav. Summer Movie list already started… I dont know if I will watch much, esp if the weather stays this good, I will be mostly out doors. Thanks for sharing!
Great choices! Diary of a Wimpy kid is certainly a movie that my kids will want to go and see!
Like all your movie picks. I have’t watch any yet but going to check them out. Thanks for sharing!
I have not see Diary Of A Wimpy Kid but have seen The Perks Of Being a Wallflower. Really good movie.
So many great movies! I have seen all of these! I think I need to have a movie weekend and rewatch these with the kids!
I never watched any of these movies but i will definitely watch this Diary of a Wimpy kid this summer.
All of these are great selections. My boys liked Holes a lot. They must have watched it at least 10 times. They also used to watch Even Stevesn. ^_^
I’ve missed too many movies! I have not even watched half of these films! I would love to see this one though.
What I like about movies like this is that teens can relate to what the characters are going through. It’s definitely a good way to let them now that they’re not alone especially for teens who feel lonely sometimes.
What?! I haven’t seen any of those above – but now we have some great viewing ready for Summer! My boys will love the Fried Worms film for sure 😉
My boys love the Wimpy Kid movies. We’ve watched How to Eat Fried Worms but haven’t tried the others yet. We’ll have to check them out when we have movie night
Am I the only one who feels like Holes should be required viewing for young people? I loved that movie so much. Most of the others on the list I’ve not yet seen. Perhaps it means a movie marathon is in my near future 😀
These are all sounds a great movies and perfect on this weekends I would love to watch