Recess: School's Out 2001
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SplatThe 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!
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as T.J. Detweiler (voice)
as Vince La Salle (voice)
as Spinelli (voice)
as Gretchen Grundler (voice)
as Mikey Blumberg (voice)
as Gus Griswald (voice)
as Ms. Finster / Mrs. Detweiller (voice)
as Principal Peter Prickly (voice)
as Digger Dave / Randall (voice)
as Mikey's Singing Voice (voice)
Director:
Writer:
Joe Ansolabehere, Jonathan Greenberg, Paul Germain
Stars:
Andrew Lawrence, Rickey D'Shon Collins, Pamela Adlon, Ashley Johnson, Jason Davis, Courtland Mead, April Winchell, Dabney Coleman, Ryan O'Donohue, Robert Goulet,
Genres:
Family,Animation,Comedy
Release Date:
2001 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
82 min
MMPA Rating:
G
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Recess: School's Out
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as T.J. Detweiler (voice)
as Vince La Salle (voice)
as Spinelli (voice)
as Gretchen Grundler (voice)
as Mikey Blumberg (voice)
as Gus Griswald (voice)
as Ms. Finster / Mrs. Detweiller (voice)
as Principal Peter Prickly (voice)
as Digger Dave / Randall (voice)
as Mikey's Singing Voice (voice)
as Becky (voice)
as Fenwick (voice)
as Dr. Rosenthal (voice)
as Dr. Phillium Benedict (voice)
as Lunchlady Harriet (voice)
as Lunchlady Irma / Ms. Lemon / Opera Director / Dr. Steinheimer (voice)
as Cop #1 (voice)
as Cop #2 (voice)
as Guard #1 (voice)
as Guard #2 (voice)
as Counselor (voice)
as Mort Chalk (voice)
as Superintendent (voice)
as Coach (voice)
as Ashley B / Swinger Girl / Upsidedown Girl (voice)
as Captain Brad Lawson (voice)
as Coach Kloogie / Mr. Detweiler (voice)
as Jordan (voice)
as Ashley A (voice)
as King Bob (voice)
as Ashley Q (voice)
as Digger Sam (voice)
as Colonel O'Malley (voice)
as Mr. Yamashiro (voice)
as Bald Guy (voice)
as Miss Grotke (voice)
as Tech #1 (voice)
as Cap'n Sticky (voice)
as Dr. Lazenby / Tech #2 (voice)
as Technician (voice)
as Golfer #2 / Scientist #2 (voice)
as Soldier Kid / Wrestler Kid (voice)
as Hustler Kid (voice)
as Mrs. Flo Spinelli (voice) (uncredited)
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