Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade

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

Directed by Howy Parkins

Produced by Disney Television Animation, Paul & Joe Productions

200362 min6.6 / 10

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated adventure about childhood friendships navigating school transitions and learning to stand up for what matters.

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!

Questions people ask

  • Is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Does Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

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Love50

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