Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

Right now you can watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus and HBO Max Amazon Channel — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 534 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Jason Ian Drucker's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. 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. Jason Ian Drucker and Alicia Silverstone lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2017. The timing in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is a strong candidate. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Jason Ian Drucker sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.