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?”
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!
Director
Howy Parkins
Studio
Disney Television Animation
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)
Dabney Coleman
as Principal Prickly (voice)
Gregg Berger
as BoE Agent #4 (voice)
Mayim Bialik
as Kurst the Worst (voice)
Klee Bragger
as Digger Sam (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2003
Runtime
1h 2m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
Disney Television Animation • Paul & Joe Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?▼
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What is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade about?▼
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!
Who directed Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?▼
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade was directed by Howy Parkins and released in 2003. It is a family, comedy, animation film.
How long is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?▼
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
Who stars in Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?▼
The cast of Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade includes 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) and more.
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