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Recess: School's Out

2001, English. Directed by Chuck Sheetz.

Saving the world one playground at a time.

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.

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Runtime
1h 22m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
G

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 387 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Recess: School's Out

Recess: School's Out is streaming on Disney Plus in India.

Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
16 February 2001
Country
United States of America
Written by
Jonathan Greenberg, Joe Ansolabehere, Paul Germain
Budget
$10M
Box office
$44M
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What Recess: School's Out is based on

Recess: School's Out is based on Recess, an animated television series by Joe Ansolabehere and Paul Germain.

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What comes after Recess: School's Out?

Next in the series: Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street (2001), Recess: All Growed Down (2003), and Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade (2003).

Is Recess: School's Out worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 387 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Recess: School's Out?

Recess: School's Out runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).

Does Recess: School's Out have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Recess: School's Out. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Recess: School's Out parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Recess: School's Out is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is Recess: School's Out on?

Recess: School's Out is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like Recess: School's Out?

If you liked Recess: School's Out, try Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade, Recess: All Growed Down, LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation.

Who directed Recess: School's Out?

Recess: School's Out (2001) was directed by Chuck Sheetz and stars Andrew Lawrence, Rickey D'Shon Collins, Pamela Adlon.

What is Recess: School's Out based on?

Recess: School's Out is based on Recess, an animated television series by Joe Ansolabehere and Paul Germain.

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