High School Musical 2

Are you ready for the start of something new?

2007 • 111 min • Comedy · Family · TV Movie

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Synopsis

The East High Wildcats are gearing up for big fun as they land the coolest summer jobs imaginable. Troy, Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor have scored sweet gigs at the Lava Springs Country Club owned by Sharpay and Ryan's family. Sharpay's first rule of business: Get Troy. As Troy experiences a life of privilege he's never known, will he give up the Wildcats and Gabriella to rise to the top?

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

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The East High Wildcats take on summer jobs at a posh country club. Troy navigates new opportunities and temptations, testing his friendships and relationship with Gabriella. It's a fun, song-filled look at summer challenges and staying true to yourself.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Some mild teen romance with holding hands and a kiss.
Characters experience some jealousy and social rivalry.

What it models well

Friendship and loyalty
Staying true to yourself
Teamwork and collaboration
Handling new experiences

Talk about it after

The importance of balancing ambition with loyalty to friends.
How to handle disagreements or misunderstandings with friends.
Resisting peer pressure to change who you are.
The value of hard work and earning your way.

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Top billed cast

Director: Kenny Ortega • Crew: Peter Barsocchini

Trailers & clips

Chad, Ryan - I Don't Dance (From "High School Musical 2")

Troy - Bet On It (From "High School Musical 2")

Troy, Gabriella - Everyday (From "High School Musical 2")

Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens - Gotta Go My Own Way (From "High School Musical 2")

High School Musical 2 Trailer HQ

Reviewer notes

Recommended
Flush with the success of winning their high school basketball tournament and now suitably loved up, "Troy" (Zac Efron) is offered a summer job at an exclusive country club. He's keen but wants "Gabriella" (Vanessa Hudgens) to join him. A quick chat with the manager and it seems the entire class now have jobs there... Except, of course, "Sharpay" (Ashley Tisdale) and brother 'Ryan" (Lucas Grabeel) whose folks just...
Geronimo1967, TMDB Community