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High School Musical 2

2007·Movie
1h 51min·G
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes83%72%
IMDb5.3Rotten Tomatoes83%72%

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Uplifting and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and show business

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

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?
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Crew

Directed by:
Kenny Ortega
Written by:
Peter Barsocchini, Robbie Nevil, Matthew Gerrard
Produced by:
Kenny Ortega, Bill Borden, Jeff Johnson
Composed by:
Jessica Rotter, David Lawrence

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Questions about High School Musical 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream High School Musical 2 legally?

Disney+

High School Musical 2 is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is High School Musical 2 worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is High School Musical 2 rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is High School Musical 2?

1 h 51 min

High School Musical 2 runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on High School Musical 2?

Critics83
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate High School Musical 2 higher (83) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is High School Musical 2 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch High School Musical 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for High School Musical 2 in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does High School Musical 2 use?

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TV Tropes lists 61 storytelling tropes for High School Musical 2, including Sickeningly Sweethearts, Artifact Title, The Cameo.