Recess: School's Out (2001)

Plot Summary

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!

Full Cast & Characters

Andrew Lawrence

T.J. Detweiler (voice)

Rickey D'Shon Collins

Vince La Salle (voice)

Pamela Adlon

Spinelli (voice)

Ashley Johnson

Gretchen Grundler (voice)

Jason Davis

Mikey Blumberg (voice)

Courtland Mead

Gus Griswald (voice)

April Winchell

Ms. Finster / Mrs. Detweiller (voice)

Dabney Coleman

Principal Peter Prickly (voice)

Ryan O'Donohue

Digger Dave / Randall (voice)

Robert Goulet

Mikey's Singing Voice (voice)

Melissa Joan Hart

Becky (voice)

Peter MacNicol

Fenwick (voice)

Director & Crew

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