# Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade (2003)

> A spirited group of fifth graders turns an intimidating new school year into another round of friendship, pranks, and playground resistance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/270759

## Facts

- Runtime: 62 min
- Genres: Family, Comedy, Animation
- Director: Howy Parkins
- Cast: Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis, Myles Jeffrey, Ashley Johnson, Courtland Mead, Pamela Adlon, Allyce Beasley, April Winchell
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0382937/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: playful, nostalgic, gentle, family movie night, nostalgic rewatch

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