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High School Musical 2

2007Movie1 h 51 minG

ComedyFamily
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes83%72%

An uplifting, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

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 or brutality.

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Story

Are you ready for the start of something new?

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?

Feels like

  • Teen Musical
  • Summer Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Pop Culture
  • Family-Friendly
  • Catchy Songs
  • High School Drama
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Escapist Entertainment

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Kenny Ortega
Written by
Peter Barsocchini
Produced by
Kenny Ortega, Bill Borden, Don Schain
Music by
David Lawrence

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Facts

August 17, 2007 · 1 h 51 min · G

Released
August 17, 2007
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Family, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Available in
71 countries

Tropes

Sickeningly Sweethearts, Artifact Title, The Cameo +9

  • Sickeningly Sweethearts
  • Artifact Title
  • The Cameo
  • Angry Dance
  • Mistaken for Cheating
  • Hands-On Approach
  • Was It Really Worth It?
  • Wounded Gazelle Gambit
  • Villain Song
  • Took a Level in Jerkass
  • Shipper on Deck
  • Crush Blush

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream High School Musical 2?"

Questions about High School Musical 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream High School Musical 2?

Disney+

In the United States, High School Musical 2 streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is High School Musical 2 worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is High School Musical 2 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 2 make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch High School Musical 2?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does High School Musical 2 use?

Sickeningly SweetheartsArtifact TitleThe CameoAngry DanceMistaken for CheatingHands-On ApproachWas It Really Worth It?Wounded Gazelle GambitVillain SongTook a Level in JerkassShipper on DeckCrush Blushand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Sickeningly Sweethearts, Artifact Title, and The Cameo.