IMDb 6.5 2001 HD

Recess: School’s Out

Recess: School’s Out

2001
Animation Comedy Family
82 min G USA
6.6 / 10
6.5 IMDB

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.…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Chuck Sheetz / Paul Germain
Starring
Andrew Lawrence / Rickey D'Shon Collins / Pamela Adlon / Ashley Johnson / Jason Davis / Courtland Mead / April Winchell / Dabney Coleman

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

energetic fun predictable charming adventurous silly nostalgic lighthearted decent average spirited

Reviews

C
Chloe Davies
May 10, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The transition to a feature film for Recess: School's Out is a mixed bag. The premise of saving summer vacation is inherently appealing, and the film delivers a good dose of the show's signature humour and character dynamics.…

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Julian Thorne
May 10, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A triumphant return for the RECESS gang, School's Out is a masterclass in animated storytelling for a younger demographic. The film expertly balances its comedic ambition with a surprisingly coherent sci-fi plot, creating a truly engaging adventure. The…

S
Seraphina Dubois
May 10, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Recess: School's Out is a colourful explosion of youthful energy, albeit one that treads familiar ground. The central conflict, a bid to abolish summer vacation, is a premise ripe for comedic exploitation, and the film certainly leans into…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 10, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This animated feature successfully translates the charm and wit of the RECESS television series onto the big screen. The narrative, driven by T.J. Detweiler's quest to save summer from a madcap villain, is a delightful blend of kid-friendly…

E
Eleanor Vance
May 10, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Recess: School's Out delivers a spirited, if somewhat predictable, cinematic outing for the beloved playground crew. The animation maintains the show's charm, and the voice cast, including Andrew Lawrence and Pamela Adlon, are reliably engaging. The plot, involving…

FAQs

As a feature-length film, Recess: School's Out offers a more expansive narrative and potentially higher stakes than a typical episode. The introduction of a grand, overarching villain in Dr. Benedict and his elaborate laser plot to eliminate summer vacation elevates the conflict. This allows for a more ambitious adventure, incorporating 'sci-fi surprises' and a broader scope of character interactions, including the collaboration with adult authority figures.