Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade
2003, English. Directed by Howy Parkins.
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!
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 97 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Howy ParkinsDirector
- Rickey D'Shon CollinsVince (voice)
- Jason DavisMikey Blumberg (voice)
- Myles JeffreyT.J. Detweiler (voice)
- Ashley JohnsonGretchen (voice)
- Courtland MeadGus (voice)
- Pamela AdlonSpinelli (voice)
- Allyce BeasleyMiss Grotke (voice)
- April WinchellMiss Finster / Mrs. Detweiler (voice)
- Dabney ColemanPrincipal Prickly (voice)
- Gregg BergerBoE Agent #4 (voice)
- Mayim BialikKurst the Worst (voice)
- Klee BraggerDigger Sam (voice)
Details
- Released
- 9 December 2003
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bart Jennett, Elijah Aron
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Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade: quick answers
What should I watch before Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?
Watch Recess: School's Out (2001) and Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street (2001) first.
Is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 97 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
Does Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade on?
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?
If you liked Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade, try Recess: School's Out, Recess: All Growed Down, Rugrats Go Wild.
Who directed Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade (2003) was directed by Howy Parkins and stars Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis, Myles Jeffrey.