Watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Online Free Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days is a 2012 comedy film directed by David Bowers from a screenplay by Wallace Wolodarsky and Maya Forbes. It stars Zachary Gordon and Steve Zahn. Robert Capron, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Peyton List, Grayson Russell, and Karan Brar also have prominent roles. It is the third installment in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series and is based on the third and fourth books in the series, The Last Straw and Dog Days. The film was released on August 3, 2012. It is also Bowers' second live-action film. toolbar builder Movie Details : Directed by: David Bowers Produced by : Nina Jacobson,Brad Simpson. Screenplay by: Wallace Wolodarsky,Maya Forbes. Based on: The Last Straw and Dog Days by Jeff Kinney. Starring: Zachary Gordon,Devon Bostick,Steve Zahn, Peyton List,Robert Capron. Narrated by : Zachary Gordon Music by: Edward Shearmur Cinematography: Anthony B. Richmon