Disney PlusRecess: Taking the Fifth Grade (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
Everyone's favorite fourth graders have graduated! It's an all-new school year for the kids — and the gang hits the fifth grade running! But they're stopped in their tracks when they discover some unwelcome changes — no pizza, no playground... no lockers! And to make things worse, their teacher turns out to be the cantankerous Miss Finster! It's all too much for T.J., who is determined to find a way to stand up for what the gang believes in and improve the school they love! The fifth grade brings out the best in everyone... even Miss Finster and Principal Prickly!
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Everyone's favorite fourth graders have graduated! It's an all-new school year for the kids — and the gang hits the fifth grade running! But they're stopped in their tracks when they discover some unwelcome changes — no pizza, no playground... no lockers! And to make things worse, their teacher turns out to be the cantankerous Miss Finster! It's all too much for T.J., who is determined to find a way to stand up for what the gang believes in and improve the school they love! The fifth grade brings out the best in everyone... even Miss Finster and Principal Prickly!
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the universal themes of childhood transition and adapting to change, with its central conflict revolving around preserving tradition while embracing new experiences. The narrative's resolution emphasizes understanding and finding a balance, rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The film maintains a visibly diverse main cast, consistent with the long-running 'Recess' franchise. Its narrative centers on childhood experiences and school life, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the plot.
Secondary
The film "Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the main characters' transition to fifth grade and their school-related adventures, without incorporating any elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a direct continuation of the 'Recess' animated series. All established characters from the original series maintain their canonical genders in this installment, and no new portrayals alter the gender of any previously established character.
This animated film is a direct continuation of the 'Recess' TV series. All established characters maintain their original animated designs and implied races, with no changes to their racial depiction from the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.8
6.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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