What is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade.

Which films are like Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?

Films with a similar feel include Recess: School's Out, The Little Rascals, and The Peanuts Movie.

How long is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade runs 62 minutes.

Where can I watch Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?

In United States, Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade streams on Disney Plus.

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade

Name: Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade
Genre: Family, Comedy, Animation
Released: 2003-12-09
Duration: 1 h 2 min
Rating: 6.599999904632568
Cast: Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis, Myles Jeffrey, Ashley Johnson, Courtland Mead

200362 min★ 6.6

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

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Brisk
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Easy to follow
Violence: None

playful
nostalgic
gentle
family movie night
nostalgic rewatch

What critics said

Critics generally regard the Recess ensemble as smart, playful, and psychologically observant, while this installment is viewed as competent but uneven.

What sets it apart

May contain story progression spoilers

The fifth-grade students navigate an authoritarian teacher and the established customs of their school community.
The central conflict pits the school chums against their sourpuss teacher through comic rebellion and pranks.
The film follows T.J., Vince, Mikey, Gretchen, Gus, and Spinelli across multiple integrated stories.
The supplied keywords emphasize nostalgia and serenity, while the premise focuses on the transition into fifth grade.

Films like Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade, and why

Recess: School's Out
animated school comedy centered on friendship, pranks, and childhood social rituals
The Little Rascals
family-friendly animated comedy combining school-age adventures, ensemble camaraderie, and playful mischief
The Peanuts Movie
warm children's animation about school friendships, imagination, and resisting restrictive authority

Movie Details

Director: Howy Parkins
Release Date: 2003-12-09
Runtime: 62 min
Rating: 6.6 / 10 (96)

Cast

Rickey D'Shon Collins
Jason Davis
Myles Jeffrey
Ashley Johnson
Courtland Mead
Pamela Adlon
Allyce Beasley
April Winchell
Dabney Coleman
Gregg Berger

Where to watch in United States

Streaming: Disney Plus
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade about?: A spirited group of fifth graders turns an intimidating new school year into another round of friendship, pranks, and playground resistance.
What is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade violent?: No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade.
What did critics think of Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?: Critics generally regard the Recess ensemble as smart, playful, and psychologically observant, while this installment is viewed as competent but uneven.
Which films are like Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?: Films with a similar feel include Recess: School's Out, The Little Rascals, and The Peanuts Movie.
How long is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?: Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade runs 62 minutes.
Where can I watch Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?: In United States, Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade streams on Disney Plus.

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