High School Musical

Experience the laughter. The magic. The music.

2006 • 98 min • Comedy · Family · TV Movie · Music · Romance

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Synopsis

A popular high school athlete and an academically gifted girl get roles in the school musical and develop a friendship that threatens East High's social order.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

4826 reviews

100 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
65 Audience · 4823 · 47%

Two high school juniors from different cliques try out for the school musical, challenging social norms and sparking romance. Their unexpected partnership creates waves among their friends and the entire student body, leading to questions about identity and fitting in.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Mild peril during a basketball game.
Some light teasing and social drama among students.
A few moments of awkwardness or embarrassment.

What it models well

Embracing individuality
Overcoming stereotypes
Teamwork and collaboration
Pursuing passions

Talk about it after

Why is it sometimes hard to try new things?
How do cliques form and why are they not always helpful?
What does it mean to support your friends' dreams?
How can you be true to yourself even when others expect something different?

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Top billed cast

Director: Kenny Ortega • Crew: Peter Barsocchini

Trailers & clips

High School Musical – Original Trailer | Disney+ | Streaming November 12

High School Musical Cast - Stick to the Status Quo (From "High School Musical")

Troy, Gabriella - Start of Something New (From "High School Musical")

High School Musical Cast - We're All In This Together (From "High School Musical")

Troy, Gabriella - Breaking Free (From "High School Musical")

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
This movie was amazing. It is now my favorite movie.
e12345654321, TMDB Community

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