7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Recess (1997)
Recess (1997)
Overview
Join a group of six fourth-grade best friends at Third Street Elementary School on their fun-filled adventures in their school playground. Through the ups-and-downs of adolescence, they must wrestle with authority, avoid the school snitch, and try their best to win at kick-ball.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Female Combat: Yes
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
Join a group of six fourth-grade best friends at Third Street Elementary School on their fun-filled adventures in their school playground. Through the ups-and-downs of adolescence, they must wrestle with authority, avoid the school snitch, and try their best to win at kick-ball.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film critiques an extreme, authoritarian attempt to eliminate childhood play and tradition, championing a balanced view of childhood that values both education and recreation, making its core message largely apolitical and universally appealing.
The movie 'Recess' features a diverse main cast, including characters of different races and genders, which was integral to its original design. The narrative, however, focuses on universal themes of childhood and friendship without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The show features Ashley Spinelli, a tough and assertive character, who regularly engages in and wins close-quarters physical brawls against male peers, demonstrating superior strength and fighting ability in playground disputes.
The animated series 'Recess' primarily focuses on the adventures and social dynamics of elementary school children. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the show's narrative, leading to a classification of N/A for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ content.
The animated series 'Recess' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the experiences of elementary school children, focusing on typical childhood issues and adventures without addressing transgender identity.
Recess is an original animated series that introduced its own set of characters. There are no instances of characters from prior canon or source material being portrayed with a different gender in this show.
Recess is an original animated series from 1997-2001, not an adaptation or reboot of pre-existing characters. Therefore, no characters within the show could have been race-swapped from prior canonical or historical portrayals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.7
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