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Recess

  • TV Series
  • 1997–2001
  • TV-Y
  • 23m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
30K
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Rickey D'Shon Collins, Jason Davis, Ashley Johnson, Andrew Lawrence, Courtland Mead, and Pamela Adlon in Recess (1997)
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Comic tales of a group of good friends, four boys and two girls, during breaks in primary school, as they grow up, relate to each other, and have brushes with authority.Comic tales of a group of good friends, four boys and two girls, during breaks in primary school, as they grow up, relate to each other, and have brushes with authority.Comic tales of a group of good friends, four boys and two girls, during breaks in primary school, as they grow up, relate to each other, and have brushes with authority.

  • Creators
    • Paul Germain
    • Joe Ansolabehere
  • Stars
    • Andrew Lawrence
    • Ashley Johnson
    • Jason Davis
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    30K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,573
    913
    • Creators
      • Paul Germain
      • Joe Ansolabehere
    • Stars
      • Andrew Lawrence
      • Ashley Johnson
      • Jason Davis
    • 50User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 13 nominations total

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    Andrew Lawrence
    Andrew Lawrence
    • Theodore J. 'T.J.' Detweiler…
    • 1998–2001
    Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson
    • Gretchen Grundler
    • 1997–2001
    Jason Davis
    Jason Davis
    • Mikey Blumberg
    • 1997–2001
    Rickey D'Shon Collins
    • Vince LaSalle
    • 1997–2001
    Pamela Adlon
    Pamela Adlon
    • Spinelli…
    • 1997–2001
    Courtland Mead
    Courtland Mead
    • Gus Griswald
    • 1997–2001
    Toran Caudell
    • King Bob
    • 1997–2001
    April Winchell
    April Winchell
    • Miss Muriel P Finster…
    • 1997–2001
    Anndi McAfee
    Anndi McAfee
    • Ashley 'Ashley A' Armbruster…
    • 1997–2001
    Klee Bragger
    • Digger Sam…
    • 1997–2000
    Allyce Beasley
    Allyce Beasley
    • Miss Alordayne Grotkey…
    • 1997–2001
    Francesca Marie Smith
    • Ashley 'Ashley B' Boulet…
    • 1997–2001
    Ross Malinger
    Ross Malinger
    • Theodore J. 'T.J.' Detweiler…
    • 1997–1998
    Rachel Crane
    Rachel Crane
    • Ashley 'Ashley Q' Quinlan
    • 1997–2001
    Ryan O'Donohue
    • Randall Weems…
    • 1997–2001
    Aria Noelle Curzon
    Aria Noelle Curzon
    • Theresa 'Cornchip Girl' LaMaise…
    • 1998–2001
    Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman
    • Principal Peter Prickly…
    • 1997–1999
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Ms. Lemon…
    • 1997–2001
    • Creators
      • Paul Germain
      • Joe Ansolabehere
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    Op_Prime

    Disney actually did something right for a change

    Disney can do great stuff with movies, but when it comes to tv shows they really stink. Examples of this include Disney's sickening Doug and stereotype filled Pepper Ann. But with this I am shocked. Somehow, Disney did not ruin this like they did with Doug. Despite having some Disney aspects, Recess is actually clever and fun to watch. For once, they came up with a show that children can relate. For the first time in years, ABC actually has a great cartoon. Recess is a winner.
    jumcjunk

    The best animated show ever!

    I absolutely LOVE the show!I am 15,and I like to watch it because it can take you out of the high school misery feelings and back into the joyful recess hours...It is also a fun show to watch,because the plots are exciting and adventerous.Unlike some of today's action-packed films with nothing but obscene content and language,recess has plots which teach us something in the end.I dont know why they cancelled it,but they obviously didnt do the right thing.As you can read above,MORE PEOPLE like the show than hate it.So I think they should bring it back.Definately a show to be watched!I am getting BOTH movies when they come out!:)
    10yolandacspeedebuyers

    I Love this show

    I Love this cartoon I still watch it....I hope they come up with new ones
    liammurphy1

    2nd greatest animated series after 'THE SIMPSONS'

    This animated series about the adventures of THEODORE 'TJ' DETWEILER and his friends VINCE,SPINELLI,MIKEY & GRETCHEN is absoultly fantastic, the stories which are mostly set around recess (obviously) are very well written and thought out.The actors behind the voices are really good & convincing. This in my opinion (i started watching when i was 13 - i'm now 19 & i still love it) the best animated series second only to the superior 'THE SIMPSONS' but for a great cartoon for children 8+ this is one of the best and adults won't mind sitting down to watch - it'll bring them back to their schooldays. Sadly this series came to an end in 2001 after 4 great years,but is repeated everyday on 'THE DISNEY CHANNEL' here in the UK. The feature - length movie 'RECESS:SCHOOL'S OUT' is also very good and has the great JAMES WOODS as a bad guy is a must-see for all fans of the series & even newcomers will find it enjoyable.

    rating for the series & movie 10/10!
    10TheLittleSongbird

    Smart and funny- really made my Saturday mornings

    Recess is so good as a show. I am 17 now, but before they stopped showing it on Terestrial TV, I watched it religiously every Saturday morning, and it made my morning. Thank goodness for Virgin, whenever it's on on Toon Disney mostly I watch it. Recess is funny and smart, and just such joy to watch. The animation is great, very colourful and smooth, and reminds me of Disney when they were making quality shows like Darkwing Duck and Talespin. There are two kinds of categories where theme tunes fall under, one that grates on your nerves and one that is irresistibly catchy. The Recess theme tune falls under the latter, for it is wonderful. The scripts are funny and witty, and the story lines while mostly taking place in one location are original. The characters are engaging enough, TJ is quite mischievous yet he is the sort of boy who you can't help warming to. His friends are feisty Spinelli, geeky Gus, genius Gretchen, giant softie Mike and sporty Vince. I have to say Spinelli is my favourite, she is like me in some way in the way she behaves. And there is always room for someone to hate, in this case Randall.The teachers are great fun too, Principal Prickley while strict and clearly doesn't like TJ is still a fun character, while Miss Finster is priceless. All in all, I love this show, I watch it when it is on on Virgin. 10/10 Bethany Cox

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    • Trivia
      Paul Germain based Gretchen Grundler on childhood pictures of his wife.
    • Goofs
      When Gus is seen from the side, the temple of his glasses can't be seen through the lens.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Theodore J. 'T.J.' Detweiler: This whomps.

    • Connections
      Edited into Recess Christmas: Miracle on Third Street (2001)

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    • Release date
      • August 31, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Philippines
      • South Korea
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Recreo
    • Production companies
      • Disney Television Animation
      • Paul & Joe Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 23m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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