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Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade

2003Movie1 h 2 minG

ComedyFamily
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–64%

A nostalgic, wholesome family movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

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!

Feels like

  • Animated Sequel
  • Kids' Cartoon
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • School Antics
  • Nostalgic Appeal
  • Friendship
  • Feel-Good
  • Lighthearted

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
Howy Parkins
Written by
Bart Jennett, Elijah Aron
Produced by
Bart Jennett
Music by
Denis M. Hannigan

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Facts

December 9, 2003 · 1 h 2 min · G

Released
December 9, 2003
Runtime
1 h 2 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Comedy, Animation
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Abilene Paradox, Bring It, Food as Bribe +9

  • Abilene Paradox
  • Bring It
  • Food as Bribe
  • Balloon Belly
  • Stern Teacher
  • End-of-Series Awareness
  • Wham Shot
  • Lighter and Softer
  • Yes-Man
  • Foul Cafeteria Food
  • Art Evolution
  • At Least I Admit It

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?"

Questions about Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?

Disney+

In the United States, Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 45 other countries.

Is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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 tropes for it, including Abilene Paradox, Bring It, and Food as Bribe.