If you loved
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2014
You loved the chaotic, relatable comedy of family dynamics pushed to their absolute breaking point during ill-fated road trips.
Films on the same thread
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Mike Rianda · Film · 2021
If the dysfunctional family energy of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul hooked you, this movie captures that same frantic, high-stakes road trip disaster through an animated lens.
Little Miss Sunshine
Valerie Faris · Film · 2006
Like the Heffley family's disastrous journey in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, this film finds comedy in the inescapable tension of a family trapped together in transit.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Film · 2012
Since you enjoyed the specific brand of summer vacation mishaps in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, you will appreciate seeing Greg navigate another awkward, forced family experience.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Film · 2011
The sibling rivalry that complicates the travel plans in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is on full display here as Greg battles his brother at home.
Series on the same thread
Gravity Falls
Alex Hirsch · Series · 2012
Much like the summer vacation chaos of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, this series captures the feeling of a trip gone sideways in a way that feels personal.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Jenny Han · Series · 2022
If you enjoyed the seasonal transition and family focus of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, this series offers a deeper look at the complexities of summer memories.
Green Eggs and Ham
Jared Stern · Series · 2019
This road trip adventure mirrors the cross-country travel mishaps found in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, focusing on the friction between two unlikely companions on the road.
Little House on the Prairie
Ed Friendly · Series · 1974
While more dramatic than Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, this series mirrors the core theme of a family relocating and facing the challenges of a difficult journey.
Podcasts on the same thread
Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard
Podcast Heat · Podcast · 2026
If you appreciated the storytelling style found in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, you will enjoy these behind-the-scenes accounts that offer a different perspective on famous moments.
Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chris & Rosie Ramsey · Podcast · 2026
The domestic frustration and parenting humor that drives the narrative of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is captured perfectly in this conversational take on modern family life.
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Common questions
Is Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul the first book in the series?
No, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is the ninth instalment in the series written by Jeff Kinney. It follows the previous eight books released since the series began.
What is the main plot of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul?
In Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, the Heffley family goes on a road trip. The trip is inspired by ideas Greg's mother finds in a magazine, which leads to a journey that Greg views as having a low chance of survival.
Who wrote Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul was written by Jeff Kinney. It was published in 2014 as part of his bestselling series featuring the character Greg Heffley.
What inspired the family trip in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul?
The family trip in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is based on ideas that Greg's mother finds in a magazine. Greg notes that a significant portion of his family's activities are derived from suggestions found in that publication.