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Recess: School's Out
“Saving the world one playground at a time.”
6.6 / 10• 2001• 1h 22m•G• English
FamilyAnimationComedy
Storyline
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!
Cast & Crew
Andrew Lawrence
T.J. Detweiler (voice)
Lead
Rickey D'Shon Collins
Vince La Salle (voice)
Pamela Adlon
Spinelli (voice)
Ashley Johnson
Gretchen Grundler (voice)
Jason Davis
Mikey Blumberg (voice)
Courtland Mead
Gus Griswald (voice)
April Winchell
Ms. Finster / Mrs. Detweiller (voice)
Dabney Coleman
Principal Peter Prickly (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Chuck Sheetz's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Recess: School's Out is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
