High School Musical
2006, English. Directed by Kenny Ortega.
Experience the laughter. The magic. The music.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 4,882 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch High School Musical
High School Musical is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kenny OrtegaDirector
- Zac EfronTroy Bolton
- Vanessa HudgensGabriella Montez
- Ashley FrenchSharpay Evans
- Lucas GrabeelRyan Evans
- Corbin BleuChad Danforth
- Monique ColemanTaylor McKessie
- Bart JohnsonCoach Jack Bolton
- Alyson ReedMs. Darbus
- Chris WarrenZeke Baylor
- Olesya RulinKelsi Nielsen
- Joey MiyashimaPrincipal Dave Matsui
- Ryan TemplemanSkater Dude #2
Details
- Released
- 20 January 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Barsocchini
- Budget
- $4.2M
- Box office
- $3.7K
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High School Musical: quick answers
What comes after High School Musical?
Next in the series: High School Musical 2 (2007), High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008), and Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure (2011).
Is High School Musical worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 4,882 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is High School Musical?
High School Musical runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does High School Musical have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for High School Musical. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
High School Musical parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
High School Musical is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is High School Musical on?
High School Musical is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like High School Musical?
If you liked High School Musical, try Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Another Cinderella Story, Zapped.
Who directed High School Musical?
High School Musical (2006) was directed by Kenny Ortega and stars Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley French.