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The Getaway
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2017
What hooked you in The Getaway was the way a family vacation inevitably descends into hilarious, relatable, and chaotic disaster.
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Adaptation
The Getaway
Sam Peckinpah · Film · 1972
Films on the same thread
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Film · 2012
Since you enjoyed the family tensions in The Getaway, you will appreciate how this story captures the specific friction of a summer break forced upon a reluctant Greg Heffley.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Jeremiah S. Chechik · Film · 1989
If the holiday stress in The Getaway resonated with you, this film serves as the ultimate companion piece, showcasing how expectations of a perfect celebration often lead to complete mayhem.
Vacation
John Francis Daley · Film · 2015
Fans of the road trip misadventures found in The Getaway will find this film’s pursuit of a perfect family experience similarly fraught with the comedic pitfalls of travel.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Film · 2011
If you loved the domestic dynamics in The Getaway, this installment highlights the persistent, humorous sibling rivalry that makes life with the Heffleys such a relatable endurance test.
Series on the same thread
Gravity Falls
Alex Hirsch · Series · 2012
Those who enjoyed the sense of adventure in The Getaway will find a similar spirit of youthful exploration and unexpected trouble in this story of summer family life.
Secrets of Sulphur Springs
Tracey Thomson · Series · 2021
Like the setting-driven narrative of The Getaway, this series centers on a family navigating a new, slightly off-kilter environment where the promise of a fresh start creates unexpected mystery.
The White Lotus
Mike White · Series · 2021
While darker in tone than The Getaway, this show masterfully explores the underlying dysfunction of travelers at a tropical resort, mirroring the stressful vacation themes found in the book.
The Durrells
Simon Nye · Series · 2016
If you were drawn to the family relocation premise of The Getaway, this series offers a more mature look at how moving to a new climate tests familial bonds.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chris & Rosie Ramsey · Podcast · 2026
The comedic take on the daily annoyances of modern family life in this podcast will appeal to anyone who enjoyed the domestic chaos depicted in The Getaway.
Story Pirates
Story Pirates · Podcast · 2026
If the humor of The Getaway kept you entertained, you will enjoy how this podcast turns imaginative, offbeat stories into the same kind of funny, chaotic experience.
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Common questions
Is The Getaway by Jeff Kinney part of a larger series?
Yes, The Getaway is the twelfth book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. It follows Greg Heffley and his family as they attempt to escape the stress of the holiday season by traveling to a tropical island resort for a vacation.
What is the plot of the book The Getaway?
In The Getaway, Greg Heffley and his family decide to leave town to escape cold weather and Christmas stress. They travel to a tropical island resort seeking rest and relaxation, though the trip does not proceed as smoothly as the family had hoped for.
Is The Getaway book related to the 1972 movie The Getaway?
No, the 2017 book The Getaway by Jeff Kinney is a completely separate work from the 1972 movie titled The Getaway. The book is part of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and focuses on a family vacation, while the film is an unrelated production.
When was The Getaway book released?
The Getaway, which is the twelfth installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series written by Jeff Kinney, was published in 2017. The story follows the Heffley family as they attempt a tropical getaway to escape the cold weather and holiday pressures.