Recess: School's Out (2001) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Recess: School's Out (2001) — The school year is finally ending, and T.J. Detweiler is looking forward to summer. Streaming on Disney Plus.
Recess: School's Out (2001) 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!
Full Cast & Crew
- Andrew Lawrence as T.J. Detweiler (voice)
- Rickey D'Shon Collins as Vince La Salle (voice)
- Pamela Adlon as Spinelli (voice)
- Ashley Johnson as Gretchen Grundler (voice)
- Jason Davis as Mikey Blumberg (voice)
- Courtland Mead as Gus Griswald (voice)
- April Winchell as Ms. Finster / Mrs. Detweiller (voice)
- Dabney Coleman as Principal Peter Prickly (voice)
- Ryan O'Donohue as Digger Dave / Randall (voice)
- Robert Goulet as Mikey's Singing Voice (voice)
- Melissa Joan Hart as Becky (voice)
- Peter MacNicol as Fenwick (voice)
- Tony Jay as Dr. Rosenthal (voice)
- James Woods as Dr. Phillium Benedict (voice)
- Andrea Martin as Lunchlady Harriet (voice)
Why Watch Recess: School's Out?
The Vibe: Recess: School's Out is a captivating and well-crafted family and animation and comedy movie from 2001. Directed by Chuck Sheetz, and starring Andrew Lawrence, Rickey D'Shon Collins, Pamela Adlon The school year is finally ending, and T.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.6/10, Recess: School's Out retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Time Investment: At a brisk 1h 22m, it's a tight, efficient movie that respects your time while delivering maximum impact.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends family with animation elements, Recess: School's Out deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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