Recess: School's Out(2001)
“Saving the world one playground at a time.”
Overview
The school year is finally ending, and T.J. Detweiler is looking forward to summer. But boredom quickly sets in when his friends leave for camp — until T.J. uncovers an evil plot to do away with summer vacation! A crazy former principal, Dr. Benedict, is planning to use a laser beam to alter the weather and create permanent winter. Faced with the dire threat of year-round school, T.J. rounds up the RECESS gang and bands together with some unexpected allies — Miss Finster and Principal Prickly — in a nonstop adventure to save everyone's summer break. As the kids discover the heroes inside themselves, a platoon of wacky characters, far-out music, and sci-fi surprises turn this madcap mission into a major victory for fun!
Director
Chuck Sheetz
Studio
Disney Television Animation
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$44M
Cast
Andrew Lawrence
as T.J. Detweiler (voice)
Rickey D'Shon Collins
as Vince La Salle (voice)
Pamela Adlon
as Spinelli (voice)
Ashley Johnson
as Gretchen Grundler (voice)
Jason Davis
as Mikey Blumberg (voice)
Courtland Mead
as Gus Griswald (voice)
April Winchell
as Ms. Finster / Mrs. Detweiller (voice)
Dabney Coleman
as Principal Peter Prickly (voice)
Ryan O'Donohue
as Digger Dave / Randall (voice)
Robert Goulet
as Mikey's Singing Voice (voice)
Melissa Joan Hart
as Becky (voice)
Peter MacNicol
as Fenwick (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$44M
Production Companies
Disney Television Animation • Walt Disney Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Recess: School's Out?▼
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What is Recess: School's Out about?▼
The school year is finally ending, and T.J. Detweiler is looking forward to summer. But boredom quickly sets in when his friends leave for camp — until T.J. uncovers an evil plot to do away with summer vacation! A crazy former principal, Dr. Benedict, is planning to use a laser beam to alter the weather and create permanent winter. Faced with the dire threat of year-round school, T.J. rounds up the RECESS gang and bands together with some unexpected allies — Miss Finster and Principal Prickly — in a nonstop adventure to save everyone's summer break. As the kids discover the heroes inside themselves, a platoon of wacky characters, far-out music, and sci-fi surprises turn this madcap mission into a major victory for fun!
Who directed Recess: School's Out?▼
Recess: School's Out was directed by Chuck Sheetz and released in 2001. It is a family, animation, comedy film.
How long is Recess: School's Out?▼
Recess: School's Out has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
Who stars in Recess: School's Out?▼
The cast of Recess: School's Out includes Andrew Lawrence as T.J. Detweiler (voice), Rickey D'Shon Collins as Vince La Salle (voice), Pamela Adlon as Spinelli (voice), Ashley Johnson as Gretchen Grundler (voice), Jason Davis as Mikey Blumberg (voice) and more.
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