Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade
“Wow ... fifth grade! But what good is practically being a grown-up when the teacher's a big sourpuss?”
Synopsis
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!
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Recess: Taking the 5th GradeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-26
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Rickey D'Shon Collins
Vince (voice)
Jason Davis
Mikey Blumberg (voice)
Myles Jeffrey
T.J. Detweiler (voice)
Ashley Johnson
Gretchen (voice)
Courtland Mead
Gus (voice)
Pamela Adlon
Spinelli (voice)
Allyce Beasley
Miss Grotke (voice)
April Winchell
Miss Finster / Mrs. Detweiler (voice)
Dabney Coleman
Principal Prickly (voice)
Gregg Berger
BoE Agent #4 (voice)
Mayim Bialik
Kurst the Worst (voice)
Klee Bragger
Digger Sam (voice)
Clancy Brown
BoE Agent #1 (voice)
Corey Burton
Newscaster (voice)
Dan Castellaneta
BoE Agent #2 (voice)
Lane Toran
King Bob (voice)
Danny Cooksey
Greg Skeens (voice)
Rachel Crane
Ashley Q (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howy Parkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Elijah Aron, Bart Jennett, Paul Germain, Joe Ansolabehere
- Original Score
- Denis M. Hannigan
- Original Title
- Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Disney Television Animation, Paul & Joe Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howy Parkins
Elijah Aron, Bart Jennett, Paul Germain, Joe Ansolabehere
Denis M. Hannigan
Bart Jennett
Department Leadership Roster
Bart Jennett
Producer
Elijah Aron
Writer
Bart Jennett
Writer
Howy Parkins
Director
Denis M. Hannigan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade about?
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!
Who directed Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade was directed by Howy Parkins.
Who stars in Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?
The principal cast of Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade includes Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis, Myles Jeffrey, Ashley Johnson, Courtland Mead.
When was Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade released and how long is it?
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade was composed by Denis M. Hannigan.
Is Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade based on a book or true story?
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Paul Germain", Characters: "Joe Ansolabehere".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade?
Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).