Recess: School's Out
2001, Kids and family/Animation, 1h 22m
70 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Though basically a TV cartoon stretched out to movie-length, Recess has enough successful jokes and smart writing to make it a worthwhile view. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
T.J. Detweiler
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Vince Lasalle
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Ashley Spinelli
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Mikey Blumberg
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Gretchen Grundler
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Gustavus 'Gus' P. Griswald
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Critic Reviews for Recess: School's Out
All Critics (70) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (42) | Rotten (28)
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The kids will like this animated romp about summer vacation, and so will the adults sitting next to them.
January 18, 2018 | Full Review… -
Simply a TV episode blown up for the big screen.
December 28, 2010 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
Its well characterised comedy of playground manners and teasing social awareness rings confidently through.
June 24, 2006 | Full Review… -
The film never gets too far beyond disposable youth fare, best consumed like mouthfuls of sugary cereal.
March 10, 2003 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
Even if it did keep the ankle biters quiet for an hour or so, this still wouldn't be worth your money.
August 6, 2001 | Rating: 1/5 | Full Review… -
The film works because it is peppered with sharp, smart, and sometimes wonderfully odd comic moments.
July 30, 2001 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Recess: School's Out
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Aug 16, 2011An extended episode with a rediculous plot that will have the kids laughing and the adults sleeping.Dillon L Super Reviewer
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Jul 22, 2011While it is formulaic when stacked up to its television show counterpart, School's Out provides an ambitious plot line noted with a strong antagonist performance by James WoodsJackson W Super Reviewer
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May 28, 2011absolutly original. a terrific big screen film to a terrific t.v. show! the jokes are funny and the film is too close to it's creators. fun for kids and kids at heart. a delightful, funny, smart animated comedy. AJuan C Super Reviewer
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Mar 29, 2010How can you not love Recess? Especially with it off the air now, this movie was great to relive one of the greatest and well done cartoons ever made. Hopefully they keep making these movies or at least bring back the show.Christopher H Super Reviewer
Recess: School's Out Quotes
| Principal Peter Prickly: | Don't you ever say I don't care about Summer Vacation, because those memories are the last part of my childhood I got left. |
| Principal Peter Prickly: | Don't you ever say I don't care about Summer Vacation, because those memories are the last part of my childhood I got left. |
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