Movie

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade

“Wow ... fifth grade! But what good is practically being a grown-up when the teacher's a big sourpuss?”

★ 6.6(96)20031h 2m

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Good to know

Director: Howy Parkins
Release date: 2003-12-09
Runtime: 1h 2m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Disney Television Animation
Part of: Recess Collection

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade — trailer

About Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade is a 2003 movie in the Family, Comedy and Animation genres, directed by Howy Parkins, starring Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis and Myles Jeffrey. It has a runtime of 1 hour 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 96 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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!

Cast

Rickey D'Shon Collins

Vince (voice)

Jason Davis

Mikey Blumberg (voice)

Myles Jeffrey

T.J. Detweiler (voice)

Ashley Johnson

Gretchen (voice)

Courtland Mead

Gus (voice)

Pamela Adlon

Spinelli (voice)

Allyce Beasley

Miss Grotke (voice)

April Winchell

Miss Finster / Mrs. Detweiler (voice)

Dabney Coleman

Principal Prickly (voice)

Gregg Berger

BoE Agent #4 (voice)

Mayim Bialik

Kurst the Worst (voice)

Klee Bragger

Digger Sam (voice)

Themes & keywords

sequelnostalgicsereneawestrucksympathetic5th gradeschool chums

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade in France?+

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade on Netflix?+

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?+

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade has a runtime of 1 hour 2 minutes (62 minutes).

Who stars in Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?+

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade stars Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis, Myles Jeffrey, Ashley Johnson and Courtland Mead.

When did Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade come out?+

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade is a 2003 movie directed by Howy Parkins.

What genre is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?+

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade is Family, Comedy and Animation film.

Who directed Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?+

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade was directed by Howy Parkins.