Recess: All Growed Down
Even kindergartners deserve a little respect.
2003 • 61 min • Family · Comedy · Animation
Synopsis
T.J. and The Recess Gang are kidnapped by the Third Street School's kindergartners, who are in turn being bullied by a new kid in their class.
Our family guide
Best from age 4- 0 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 65 Audience · 55 · 49%
The Recess gang finds themselves in a surprising predicament when they are kidnapped by a group of kindergartners. These little ones have their own playground problems, including a new bully, and it's up to T.J. and friends to help them navigate the challenges of the sandbox.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Very mild, cartoonish peril
- Some arguments between children
What it models well
- Friendship and teamwork
- Understanding others
- Dealing with bullies
Talk about it after
- How to handle bullies peacefully
- The importance of helping younger kids
- Why communication is key in friendships
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Top billed cast
Director: Howy Parkins, Brenda Piluso, Chuck Sheetz • Crew: Elijah Aron, Bart Jennett, Peter Gaffney, Mark Drop, Jonathan Rosenthal, Steve Viksten
Myles Jeffrey
T.J. Detweiler (voice)
Pamela Adlon
Spinelli (voice)
Dabney Coleman
Principal Prickley (voice)
Ashley Johnson
Gretchen Grundler (voice)
Allyce Beasley
Miss Grotke (voice)
Rickey D'Shon Collins
Vince LaSalle (voice)
Jason Davis
Mikey Blumberg (voice)
Courtland Mead
Gus Griswald (voice)
Andrew Lawrence
Younger T.J. (voice)
- L
Lane Toran
King Bob (voice)
Trailers & clips
Recess - All Growned down - Part 1
Reviewer notes
Not recommendedTrusted family reviewersA tedious watch. Non-fans of the show won't like this. <em>'Recess: All Growed Down'</em> is another compilation film, though at least this one has a firmer overall theme to it unlike <em>'Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street'</em>.…
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