Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade (2003) movie poster

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade (2003)

"Wow ... fifth grade! But what good is practically being a grown-up when the teacher's a big sourpuss?"
ThumbScore
👍 71%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 64% (RT: 64%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FamilyComedyAnimation

Where to Watch

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Director
Howy Parkins
Runtime
1h 2m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (93 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
64%
Cast
Rickey D'Shon Collins as Vince (voice)
Jason Davis as Mikey Blumberg (voice)
Myles Jeffrey as T.J. Detweiler (voice)
Ashley Johnson as Gretchen (voice)
Courtland Mead as Gus (voice)
Pamela Adlon as Spinelli (voice)
Allyce Beasley as Miss Grotke (voice)
April Winchell as Miss Finster / Mrs. Detweiler (voice)
Overview
Everyone's favorite fourth graders have graduated! It's an all-new school year for the kids — and the gang hits the fifth grade running! But they're stopped in their tracks when they discover some unwelcome changes — no pizza, no playground... no lockers! And to make things worse, their teacher turns out to be the cantankerous Miss Finster! It's all too much for T.J., who is determined to find a way to stand up for what the gang believes in and improve the school they love! The fifth grade brings out the best in everyone... even Miss Finster and Principal Prickly! Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade is a 2003 family, comedy, animation film directed by Howy Parkins. Everyone's favorite fourth graders have graduated! It's an all-new school year for the kids — and the gang hits the fifth grade running!

But they're stopped in their tracks when they discover some unwelcome changes — no pizza, no playground... no lockers! And to make things worse, their teacher turns out to be the cantankerous Miss Finster! It's all too much for T.J., who is determined to find a way to stand up for what the gang believes in and improve the school they love!

The fifth grade brings out the best in everyone... even Miss Finster and Principal Prickly!. The film has been rated by 93 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a family film, Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade (2003) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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