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Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade

2003·Movie
1h 2min·G
65
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Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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

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!
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Where can I stream Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade legally?

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?

1 h 2 min

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade runs 1 h 2 min.

What language is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade in 58 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade use?

Abilene ParadoxBring ItFood as BribeBalloon BellyStern TeacherEnd-of-Series AwarenessWham ShotLighter and SofterYes-ManFoul Cafeteria FoodArt EvolutionAt Least I Admit Itand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade, including Abilene Paradox, Bring It, Food as Bribe.