Recess: School's Out
"Saving the world one playground at a time."
Originally released in 2001. Recess: School's Out is a family/animation film. directed by Chuck Sheetz. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Andrew Lawrence, Rickey D'Shon Collins, and Pamela Adlon
Synopsis
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!
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 16, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (362 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$44.5M
4.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $44,460,850
Production Companies
- Disney Television Animation
- Walt Disney Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Recess: School's Out about?
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 ...
Who directed Recess: School's Out?
Recess: School's Out was directed by Chuck Sheetz.
How long is Recess: School's Out?
Recess: School's Out has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Recess: School's Out released?
Recess: School's Out was released on February 16, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Recess: School's Out?
The main cast of Recess: School's Out includes Andrew Lawrence, Rickey D'Shon Collins, Pamela Adlon, Ashley Johnson, Jason Davis.
Is Recess: School's Out worth watching?
Recess: School's Out has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 362 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.