High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Seen it?2008 | 112 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 23 times its budget. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved High School Musical 2 or Sing 2, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 BAFTA.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$253 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 210K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kenny Ortega
- Zac EfronTroy Bolton
- Vanessa HudgensGabriella Montez
- Ashley FrenchSharpay Evans
- Lucas GrabeelRyan Evans
- Corbin BleuChad Danforth
- Monique ColemanTaylor McKessie
- Olesya RulinKelsi Nielson
- Chris WarrenZeke Baylor
- Ryne SanbornJason Cross
- Kaycee StrohMartha Cox