High School Musical (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2006, High School Musical is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Kenny Ortega, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Troy, the popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, the brainy and beautiful member of the academic club, break all the rules of East High society when they secretly audition for the leads in the school's musical. As they reach for the stars and follow their dreams, everyone learns about acceptance, teamwork, and being yourself.
Who’s in it. High School Musical stars Zac Efron as Troy Bolton, Vanessa Hudgens as Gabriella Montez, Ashley Tisdale as Sharpay Evans and Lucas Grabeel as Ryan Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, High School Musical has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch High School Musical page.
If you liked it. Fans of High School Musical tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch High School Musical (2006)?
- In US, High School Musical is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is High School Musical worth watching?
- High School Musical holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in High School Musical?
- High School Musical stars Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel and Corbin Bleu.
- When was High School Musical released?
- High School Musical was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.