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High School Musical 3: Senior Year

2008Movie1 h 52 minG

ComedyDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Metacritic576.3Rotten Tomatoes64%72%

A heartwarming, deeply romantic comedy movie about growing up and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

The year of their lives begins.

As seniors in high school, Troy and Gabriella struggle with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a spring musical to address their experiences, hopes and fears about their future.

Feels like

  • High School Musical Finale
  • Teen Pop Musical
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Choreographed Spectacle
  • Family Friendly
  • Romantic Idealism
  • Disney Channel Legacy
  • Feel-Good Energy

Cast

24 of 56

Crew

Directed by
Kenny Ortega
Written by
Peter Barsocchini
Produced by
Bill Borden, Barry Rosenbush
Music by
David Lawrence

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 11, 2008 · 1 h 52 min · G

Released
October 11, 2008
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$253 million
Available in
81 countries

Tropes

Platonic Life-Partners, Down to the Last Play, Junior Counterpart +9

  • Platonic Life-Partners
  • Down to the Last Play
  • Junior Counterpart
  • Honey Trap
  • Stalker with a Crush
  • Grand Finale
  • Award-Bait Song
  • Softer and Slower Cover
  • Call-Back
  • Elite School Means Elite Brain
  • High School Rocks
  • Everyone Must Be Paired

12 of 51 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream High School Musical 3: Senior Year?"

Questions about High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream High School Musical 3: Senior Year?

Disney+

In the United States, High School Musical 3: Senior Year streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is High School Musical 3: Senior Year worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 57).

Is High School Musical 3: Senior Year okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will High School Musical 3: Senior Year make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch High School Musical 3: Senior Year?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was High School Musical 3: Senior Year a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$253 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $11 million to make and earned $253 million worldwide, 23.0 times its budget.