Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Freshman Year | A Parody Film
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Freshman Year (FAN FILM)
This film is intended for mature audiences.
When Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, gets fed up with writing the same book over and over again for 20 years, he finally decides to stop holding back and give Greg the craziest adventure of his life.
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-Peter Flower
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-On the Cool Side by Kevin MacLeod
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Thanks so much to all our viewers for all the support we've received during this journey, your comments have meant the world to us and we hope you all have fun watching the film :)
Greg Heffley is finally in High School in the new short film, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Freshman Year.
Can Greg handle the trials and tribulations of High School? How will this affect his friendship with Rowley? How does Rodrick play a roll in all this? If you've read this far without watching the full video what are you even doing here? Go find out!
Casting a hot fregley is a bold move that i am here for
Redheads just hit different Yes I am a redhead what do you me-
the only redhead man i will ever trust
Kinda looks like Cavetown and I’m so here for it
Casting a hot Jeff Kinney was an even bolder one
Don’t forget about Rodrick!
this feels like a wattpad fanfic
And I love it
REAL
fr; a wattpad fanfic in live-action.
derogatory?
@@FilmingSnail huh??
seeing Rodrick smoking a blunt and using his hell flames to light it looked so badass and cool
erm actually it was a cigar
Nah it was a blunt
The fact that Rodrick is in HELL😭
he’s opium
"You're a beautiful man you know that?" my fav quote of the year
This is ☹️
You literally picked a better Rodrick than the 4th official movie
Literally
The first 3 movies > the 4th movie
not true
That poor kids in the 4th movie, the cast def got bullied and they did nothing
I feel bad for the 4th movie dude bc of the bullying online, that being said tho..... #notmyrodrick
Rodrick Casting 10/10, Comedy 10/10, Writing 10/10, literally perfection.
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i really love the idea of jeff kinney going insane one day and just making the most insane story ever
seconded, he shld do that for the next book and then make it go completely back to normal the one after that. that would be hilarious i think
The fregnancy didn't even surprise me tbh
HELP- WE GOT GREGNANCY NOW FREGNANCY???
Fregnancy 💀
I’m not finished watching yet… THE WHAT
@@Lil_Meww HELLO FUNNY SEEING YOU HERE
@@lillyplaysguitar IM SORRY HUH??? THIS IS THE LAST PLACE I EXPECTED TO FIND YOU 😭😭😭
The fact that Greg gets into a relationship with Fregley and literally a minute later Greg's whole family dies makes this video a cinematic masterpiece
YESEE
YESEE
Also no one talking about how rowley went into a room with a guy and a belt
@@eggnog9330 fr 💀
@@luffi9306 I wouldn’t be surprised if rowley had rope in his pocket
10,000 times better than the long haul.
Ikr
on God
infinitely better
More like1 million times better
Anything that isn't the long haul is better than the long haul
i rlly hope this guy makes an actual movie, this was so entertaining😭
for real
this is like some average wattpad story the rodrick in this so fine 😭
Roderick looks like JJ maybank
@@aisha.amador frrr i was wondering why i found him so hot😅😅
@@ic3yr0 ikr
stawwwpp ik exactly what type of person u are just by this comment and ur shadow pfp 😭✋ (thats a compliment btw)
I love how it starts relatively normal and then progressively gets more and more insane.
First of all, let me get something straight: This is a JOURNAL, not a diary. Yeah, I know what it says on the cover, but when my Mom went out to buy this thing I SPECIFICALLY told her not to buy one that said "diary' on it. This just proves Mom doesn't understand anything about kids my age.
@@TRUSTMEBROYES seriously, parents just don't understand
I loved the heartbreak story
like all the actual movies
"Progressively"? It went from 0-60 when the cops informed Greg of his family's ridiculous cause of death.
Can someone explain to me how a bunch of high schoolers and young adults made such a beautiful, comedic, and crazy film thats miles better than a multi million dollar movie remake?
KZheadrs are funnier than studios led by directors I guess. Probably because they are real people
Because they actually care about the movie and it isn't a cash grab
@@theoutsiderjess4869 true though
@@randolorian2653 Bro
this is great! Make this a real movie!
The fact that Greg KILLED OFF ROWLEYS PARENTS is INSANE And they just MAKE UP at the end like he KILLED YOUR PARENTS
Seeing Greg literally hook up and have a relationship with fregly is mind blowing
The sad thing is Greg is perfectly in character here
oh my god your right
I knew he was gay
You’re right
You sure?
@@gabrielsvideos5506 greg is a sociopathic maniac and should be locked up
The romance lore between Greg and Fregley is better than any romance book or movie I've ever come across.
their ship name should be “Gregley”
the way they stepped out of the closet tho💀
wait.
It’s kind of disappointing they forgot about Holly
@@speedyfast8272 he probably got over her as the middle school year continued, I wouldn’t be surprised if he did.
Pitch for the sequel: Sophomore Year So in this, it turns out manny faked his death so he can kill the rest of the heffleys, but Greg is the last standing, so it’s Greg and Rowley Vs Manny
Literally stole our whole idea right there (don’t be expecting it any time soon though)
@@TheFruitJarI have idea! For the next one everyone thinks Roderick is still alive Greg gets revenge on Roderick for killing fregley
@@TheFruitJar This film deserves a sequel where Rodrick is the protagonist. Have the Rodrick from this film in the sequel, please.
and fregly!
@@babyjg3759the actor for fregley died unfortunately
I love the touch of having Rowley have one strap of his backpack on now that he’s cool
THAT RODRICK WAS SOO SPOT ON. You can see the other actors literally smiling at how good he is. Making them smile and giggle lol
And the edit to make his hair flame was so well done! Especially scene 23:35 😆 it was presented like a high budget professional film
Better than the Asian rodrick 💀 Edit: this sounded better in my head
@@ghostyfries3658 this comment sounds really racially motivated.
@@ghostyfries3658 the way you specified he was asian ☠
@@ghostyfries3658 THE EDIT PLS I'M DYING
The Rodrick in this parody is literally hotter, cooler, and better than the one in the fourth movie.... like how???
YESS
not difficult tho is it?
I mean the actors aren’t bad it’s the direction and writing mostly
are u blind? the fourth movie one is cute. stop hating on looks because u don’t like the film loser
@@morelorel didn’t get the joke
THE GUY WHO PLAYED RODRICK THO😍
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I didn’t know fregley was chill like that
Let’s appreciate how in the beginning, when rowley says that the party is at the heffley household, nobody questions it, and everybody just knows where he lives.
Dindt think of that
Mabye they knew Greg from before high-school?
Rowley probably gave the address out to everyone before the party
cause everybody knows about the legendary rodrick rules party
Thats sort of a thing in highschool movie and tv shows ive noticed. Some random kid is like "PARTY AT MY HOUSE TONIGHT" or "PARTY AT AT JACKS HOUSE TONIGHT" and everyone just knew for some reason.
Love that he broke into tears not when he learned his family died in a fiery accident but when he had to sleep at Rowley's house
I wouldn’t say that as it was directly after the cop explained the story so it could’ve taken him a while to register the fact his parents died.
@@PinkSpace10 you spent two minutes out of your day to argue about a pointless topic
@@J___0926 and you took time out of your day to respond.
Lol
@@PinkSpace10 you also did
The spikey ball, the puke on the windshield, the #notmyrodrick reference, I can tell this film was made by a true fan and was a real labour of love. The music was amazing and the fact it was written by rodrick is perfect, incredible job on this movie lads!
The mom actress slayed. I’ll only refer to her as an actress because she slayed so hard it doesn’t even meet up to the expectations to all the other children playing dress up.
I don’t know what I love more, Manny’s nicotine addiction or Kermit’s cameo 😂
Kermit’s cameos!
Spilling the beans is the best bit
It would be better if Holly and sherag was in it I liked Greg and holly
@@GPstudios404 you can’t even spell Chirag….
@@i-am-batman8538 does not matter if I can’t spell something at least you know what I mean
Rodrick: "no sexy redheads around, okay?" also Rodrick: *is a sexy redhead*
That’s what I was thinking lol
HES GOT ME SCREAMING AND TOSSING AROUND IN M BED BROOO
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OMG FREGLEY WAS THE SEXY REDHEAD
This is a modern day master piece. Casting was good, acting was good, the editing and style and humor was better than any book or movie of the diary of a wimpy kid franchise. It did turn off the plot a bit by killing everyone right away, and the humor is advance compared to the books and movies but that’s a good thing. You went into Greg’s socio/psycho side of him. Demon Rodrick made me laugh at the end. This wasn’t just a comedy, but a story that no matter what life throws at you, you use what you have and the people around you will help. The love between Greg and freggly was amazing. Made my hard on. This is a 10/10. I recommend this to anyone who comes across this. Thank you.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Drug Days
HELPPP 😂
That intro is still legendary. The idea of using jeff kinney as a way to transition into the movie is a genius idea.
First of all, let me get something straight: This is a JOURNAL, not a diary. Yeah, I know what it says on the cover, but when my Mom went out to buy this thing I SPECIFICALLY told her not to buy one that said "diary' on it. This just proves Mom doesn't understand anything about kids my age.
@@TRUSTMEBROYES Lmho
@@TRUSTMEBROYES hi hitler
@@Uncharted8907 that sounds an awful lot like the actual phrase
Even in a satirical manner it is inherently racist to even conceptualize that Jeff Kinney would make something this objectionable and abhorent
Rest in peace to the guy who played Fregley. He was hilarious in his role and I can tell just by this video that he would’ve been a really cool person to know and hang out with. This whole parody movie was really well done with the animation, ridiculous plot, and acting, and I’m glad you guys could make it and dedicate it to him. Great work and again, rest in peace to a kid gone way too soon.
@@SynCodes Yeah, that's why it says "For Abe" at the end. RIP
@@wolfiegames1572 wait he made it an then died wtf
Ironic, because his character dies, too.
Rip also does anyone know how he died ❤
@@stranger.bonnie-edits3238 he had a brain anuerysm that resulted in brain death.
The amount of effort put into this makes it just so good. The cast, the acting, the comedy. It’s perfect. Petition for an official fifth movie with this cast
that were the best 27 minutes and 43 seconds in my life, I am very thankful to be able to have witnessed such a masterpiece
The person who played Rodrick is a really good actor, overall loved this film, it was pretty funny and definitely would’ve been a better replacement then Long Haul
Frfr
This movie is a piece of shit tho??
@@Yackson312 it’s not a movie
@@Yackson312 It's not supposed to be a good movie, it's just supposed to be a really funny-bad fan-film.
my guy, anything could have been a good replacement for long haul😂😂
I love how the most replayed part was where Greg showed his abs 💀
RIGHT LOL
on my first watch i didnt notice that he had spots there as well, so on my second watch i went back to see what he was talking about but also RIGHT? shocker
I wonder what his ab routine is
I didn’t notice, too busy looking at the fredbear shirt
@@Boba_cat027 Lol
Side note, but I like how it's just like in the books that Rowley is just deemed "more popular" just by not being afraid to be himself, while Greg tries to earn his popularity by putting others down...or by just trying too hard.
I’m sorry but once Fregley said he was pregnant I started laughing 💀
As a film student and big fan of the wimpy kid series myself, I have to say that this parody film is fucking fantastic! I just watched it for the 2nd time and noticed so many more details! Super impressed by the writing, producing, directing, filming, acting, editing, etc. This is def a 10/10 comedy imo! Deserves it's 35K+ views and will go down in youtube history as an absolute classic! Edit: This vid now has over 1M views... LET'S GOOOOOOOO!!!
This is definitely better than most college student films for sure. Bright future for Luke and the rest of the Fruit Jar!
And more
I agree
@@celtgod3 chill out it ain’t that good u weirdo thank
YESS, and HOW IS FrEgLy PREGNANT????
I'm not even half way through and it already feels like a perfect high school film working as a sequel to the original, ESPECIALLY in casting. on top of that, Greg is translated perfectly as the same ego-filled kid, but then put into high school, which is incredibly amusing.
Yes, I did continue it, and regardless of how ridiculous it gets, it still starts out exactly as I would expect from a studio-produced Wimpy Kid movie made to follow up the originals. All the right ingredients are set up strongly, and Rowley being cool and leaving Greg behind in the dust in terms of maturity feels right and expected. Even Fregley became mature, while Greg stayed his narcissistic, egotistical self with almost no maturity at all. Unlike those around him, he doesn't change. He's still the same kid writing in his journal because he's expecting to become something great and spectacular. He is specifically writing so he doesn't have to do interviews because of how high and mighty he thinks he is, and you can see that ego on full display throughout most of the parody. Absolute perfection
@@nathanfish1998 fr
m.kzhead.info/tools/5OioPTHITKz4BP_d-IYCLQ.html
How is it a smaller Channel? And still has better acting than Dhar Man
Thanks @@voidpause884, you reminded me that I needed to subscribe to this dude
The tension with Greg and Fregley is concerning.
24:51 top 10. Best fourth wall breaking
I didn’t expect Rodrick to become a hot red-haired demon version of the Joker but I am so here for it.
ONG
Did you mean OMG cuz I was like what does ONG mean
ONG stands for "On god" if i'm not mistaken
@@Die_cry_airfryyy ONG ONG RESPECTFULLY
@@Chris_aint ONG
Saw the film before it got removed, amazing that you put the time and effort into getting this film back up on KZhead!
Same here. I saw it before and I’m glad it’s back on KZhead.
same
i never even realized it got removed
Same glad I did in case they changed it.
Same.
Rodrick being like J.D from heathers is everything i could've asked for and i am here for it 😍😍😍😍
This is literally so good i actually cried at the end when it said for abe they were literally my favorite in this and they seem so sweet
This somehow doesn't feel like a parody it feels like a actual diary of a Wimpy kid movie
Yeah and also they could probably do a extra half-hour if they could do it and not make it seem boring and stretched out
Besides maybe Greg turning gay
@@idkwhyyouask yh fregley of all people
if it was rated mature
@@idkwhyyouask idk. the books have no real proof that he actually likes girls, I think he just likes the idea of having a girlfriend
A parody film has better casting than the official 4th movie- HOW?!?
Ikr
right tho!!! love helluva boss two
wk...
Fr
Is that Octavia in your profile pic?
Ok at first I thought this was going to be a school project type of film, but god damb this is actually good, keep up the great work 👍
this was the best film parody I’ve ever seen ! 🙏 the acting is spot on, also loved who you picked for the roles. the editing was also amazing. loved this !!
I like how Greg is supposed to be younger then Roderick but still sounds older
Greg literally has the deepest voice in the whole cast
The part when fregley said he was pregnant got me LMAO. But seriously, I think the comedy and realisticness of the actual wimpy kid movies is spot on. The animations of greg were amazing and felt official, seriously, never stop doing this!
First of all, let me get something straight: This is a JOURNAL, not a diary. Yeah, I know what it says on the cover, but when my Mom went out to buy this thing I SPECIFICALLY told her not to buy one that said "diary' on it. This just proves Mom doesn't understand anything about kids my age.
@@TRUSTMEBROYES GREG ITS ME YOUR FUTURE SON
The part that got me was when Rodrick vomited on the car 😂☠️
He should've said fregnant lol
I would sacrifice my life to own Rodricks Guide to anarchy
It's scary how much Rodrick looks like Devon Bostick.
This is one of the best fan films I’ve ever seen. I really hope traditional media starts going in this half-movie, half-KZhead-video direction because this is the type of stuff I want to see more often!!
fax bro ong no cấp
@@JonnyDiggit bro you literally look like Greg heffley Ong
@@puzzLEGO that's crazy bro ion even know why but it must be that genetic shi yk? Keep up the Lego stuff as usual 👌
How has every youtuber seen this
@@Whoopy-zs7vp because it’s soo good
8:47 The gag of them looking around to make sure no one is watching while there are tons of people visible not even ten feet away from them is always much funnier to me than it probably should be
Lol
Jesus loves you 🙏✝️r
@@Yuki-qs5mt p on sucking his nuts
@@Yuki-qs5mt Jesus is gay
@@maximusdreamplayzminecraft5772 goofy ahh 9 year old shut yo silly ahh up the only gay person is you
latenightpies: Rodrick is the only normal one Rodrick:
The amount of times i've watched this video is interesting but at this point i call it a cinematic masterpiece. The writing, acting, animation, music. Perfection. And i've discovered e7i's music, which is pretty cool
Rodrick looks 10 times better here than in the long haul
Frrrrr
Fr. They did him dirty in the 4th one 💀
The actor himself looks really good if you see his modeling photos but they did him so dirty in the movie
And twice as old 💀
Fregley being pregnant with Greg’s child is… not something I ever thought I’d see…
@Mayde or FREGNANT
@X_cherry_x Tea. you read it too.
@@koblefra whats it called again i saw it before
._. I'm at a loss for words lmao.
I was like "eh idk if i wanna watch this" at 2 minutes in but now, im invested 100% after seeing this
I keep coming back to this video, i can’t go like a month without rewatching this masterpiece. The acting is top tier, and the plot goes crazy.
23:10 BRO the irony of RODRICK saying that-
8:49
This is like a weird live action version of those weird fan fictions. And I love it.
“I’m not gay, Greg.”
@@StormForthcoming they should do that one next
facts
There is a fan fiction of freshman year
@@Gojo-sm6xl "most fetuses with down syndrome are aborted"
Greg doing things that’ll mildly annoy Rowley and then killing his entire family over nothing is the in character thing I’ve seen him do
First of all, let me get something straight: This is a JOURNAL, not a diary. Yeah, I know what it says on the cover, but when my Mom went out to buy this thing I SPECIFICALLY told her not to buy one that said "diary' on it. This just proves Mom doesn't understand anything about kids my age.
@@hello.hello_ hitler gaming
“GREG I’M PREGNANT!” 💀💀💀
💀
I was legit scared the whole time I watched this…but it was still fun?!✨💀✨ Thank you all for a jolly good show. Rodrick rolling on the ground in the credits was my favorite part, but Freggly the Charlatan was a close second!✨🤣✨
Why did I think, even for a moment, that a Diary of a Wimpy Kid parody wouldn't be cursed as hell.
Literally
Ikr
I like how Greg dress the line at calling him a piggy but not drawing the line at killing his parents
EXACTLY SKSKSKWAKAKAOAKJAJALQLQ
Jesus loves you 🙏h
this deserves a Netflix remake
This masterpiece just randomly popped up on my feed, better than most movies out rn. Mashing tf outta the sub button.
this went from actual movie potential to a regular show episode....and i love it.
i subbed to j just to see u get popular, dont disappoint me now...
me?
@@somerandumguy yea, the way ur channel looks makes it seem like u actually wanna make yt content
i do lol! i’m wanting to make some gaming content and got some stuff for it too
@@somerandumguy yessir😤
i LOVE how they made rodrick and greg bond after he died.. sounds so odd to say but it makes my heart warm
then he killed him again but yeah it’s nice
Dude- there are so many perfect moments and little details that are just so so good. I actually love this a lot- not to mention it looks really good. Genuinely really funny and creative Edit: just checked out the rest of the channel… holy shit I’m so glad I found this! You guys are so cool!
seeing Kermit yell ITS THE COPS then running extatically gotta be the most funniest shit i've ever seen
This is less of a sequel to the movies but more a live action version of those really funny shit post fanfics 😂🤣
Fr
They always make greg gay
@@EfrLuviano for some stupid reason
@@memekingdom9684 but he gives off the vibes
@@EfrLuviano I mean at this point he should be we have been following him for 15 years & not once has he gotten a gf at this point he should just come out as being gay to have a easier time finding love.
So happy this is back up fellas. Gonna watch it AGAIN. Incredible job!
Monke
I watched it 100 times today but I am going to take a nap like right now
watcha doing here bud?
Zach only has 5 replies?
Hello Zach🤣🤣
This is 100% better than the 4th official movie. You guys nailed Rodricks character
What the fuck is this shit? Absolute 10/10 I love this but what in the hell (Just as a note, I watched this while violently high and I still loved it. This shit felt like a fever dream.)
I love it. This is about the dumbest thing I’ve seen on KZhead but it was more well directed and written than 90% of what Hollywood has come out with in 2023.
this got real weird halfway thru lol but i enjoyed it and it is inspiring to see you guys be passionate and do your thing, especially at such a young age. The casting was well done and I really enjoyed the performances of Greg, Rodrick, and and Rowley. RIP Abe so heartbreaking, I bet he would be proud. Keep doing your thing guys!
I agree, it did get weird, but it was great nonetheless.
Who's Abe and what happened?
@@menkargocrazy That's what I'm wondering idk if its a joke or not Edit: from the looks of it and some Google searching, It does look like that the actor for Fregley (Abe) has passed away as of December 18th, 2021
@@someguyontheinternet2544 That's very unfortunate, oh god that's so sad
@@bobtheball5384 I know. heard it was from a brain aneurysm. Terrible way to go.
Greg has been holding in his meanness since day one. Finally time to reveal it.
ten outta ten. so well made. the casting is great. there's a lot to unpack, but it's amazing how all of this stuff still is amazing as ever and even better without context from the last 5 years without official movies
Even tho the camera angles and shots are somewhat what I would expect from a college class or highschool I think the narrative, execution, and feeling of authenticity with ideas is really what drove this whole film
19:14 this shot tho 🥶
the shots feel like the movies
@@thecapitalgfr😫
@@thecapitalgOng that was hot
Now imagine if they had the equipment of actual movie sets and props and resources IT WOULD MAKE TOP NOTCH GO UP AND BEYONDDD. This was so fun and great
First of all, let me get something straight: This is a JOURNAL, not a diary. Yeah, I know what it says on the cover, but when my Mom went out to buy this thing I SPECIFICALLY told her not to buy one that said "diary' on it. This just proves Mom doesn't understand anything about kids my age.
@@TRUSTMEBROYES no one likes you
@@TRUSTMEBROYES gerj hefy
I for some reason disagree. You, see usually massive companies like Disney make great movies shitty. For example Star Wars. For me most of the films like these made with limited recourses and a cast that all gets along and forms an amazing bond just makes the film 10x better and more realistic. Something giant companies like Disney can never hope to achieve.
@@PinkSpace10 yeah in a way that’s true! I meant like they have full creative control but they had movie set grade stuff as well! But ur right. These big companies are just recycling things because they don’t got it like these guys do that’s for sure
Since the first time i watched this when it came out, e7i’s still my favorite artist. I FREAKING LOVE HIS MUSIC
i discovered this with my cousin and since have been showing it to as many people as possible. this is a great film and i'm here honestly because i cant get the rodrick song out of my head
I was not expecting Greg and Freggly to hook up😅 The comedy in this video is hilarious, this is really well done! Good job!
Fr
@@Riley_88timestamp
@@Pitbullnamedprincess69 8:18
Boys can hook up with each other??
@@levigallebaseball4272 ye
Love the mix of comedy and drama. Amazingly well done! 100x better than the real movies
yo r u human?
@@pceclown idrk
Hi Twi!
That’s just facts
Only the 4th one
Roderick is perfect
Greg will never learn to just do what rowley does like he wants to be popular and he could’ve rode rowleys popularity all through high school
This went from 0 to 100 real quick in terms of craziness. Anyway, this film was really good. The animations, acting, jokes or writing, and cinematography were top-notch.
10:48 is when it goes 0-100
Jesus loves you 🙏ty
The fourth Diary of a wimpy kid movie we all wanted
Yeah, let’s pretend the long haul doesn’t exist, no seriously let’s actually forget the shit show (the long haul) existed
ItzThomas Let’s also forget about that Disney plus movie that came out last year
@@lexboogie6969 we don't count that one either
@@shadowthefurryscientist first step of forgetting something is not mentioning it
there are no other movies in Ba Sing Se
No way Greg and fregley were having a tickle fight 😭
exactly 5 minutes in and this is my favorite diary of a wimpy kid movie so far
Greg: Commits multiple felonies and murders his childhood friend's family Freggly: You're a father Greg: Guess I gotta stop now
The animation segments look so damn clean!!!!!!! props to the animators!!
The director actually animated the sequences
@@thecapitalg Did they really? Stellar job
I finished high school and I gotta say man this film really took me back. And looking back at my high school years it felt like a hell hole.
THIS NEEDS MORE ATTENTION