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  • High School Musical 3: Senior Year
  • Opened October 24, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 40 min.
  • G
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 8+. Read More
  • Troy (Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) facing the prospect of separation as they head off in different directions to college. Joined by the rest of the Wildcats, they stage an elaborate spring musical reflecting their experiences, hopes, Read More
  • Cast: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman
  • Director: Kenny Ortega
  • Genres: Family, Music/Performing Arts

High School Musical 3: Senior Year Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    A Satisfying Conclusion to the East High Story

    If you're a fan of the HSM saga, you will find yourself very pleased with the concluding story of the original East High Wildcats. Even those who aren't avid HSM fans can get enjoyment out of the elaborate musical numbers and the thick(er) plot.

    While HSM3 is still the corny, feel-good movie we've come to know and love from Disney, Senior Year definitely presents more mature, coming-of-age scenarios. Any loose ends are tied up, and we grow even closer to our Wildcats (yes, even Sharpay... admit it, you were cheering on the inside when she took back the stage from backstabbing newcomer Tiara Gold).

    The music of the film is catchier than ever, with a less-showtune, more-pop vibe. The sets and production of the movie are more intricate and pleasing to the eye (how cool was the spinning hallway in Troy's "Scream" solo?).

    All in all, HSM3 will leave you smilling, perhaps even shedding a tear or two, but most definitely humming the tunes all the way home from the theater.

  • Go

    High School Musical 3

    I took my 5 year old daughter to see this movie. She loves high school musical. I was not disappointed at all, it was a very good disney movie. We really enjoyed it. I would take her to see it again.

  • Must Go!

    HSM3 A MUST SEE!!!

    This movie was sooo cute! It was by far the best out of all three. The soundtrack is fantastic too--EXTREMELY catchy!!! Even if you don't like Disney, you should give it a chance--I know three people who went into the movie hating the High School Musical series, but they came out saying it was a great movie. It's well worth it!! You won't be disappointed!!!

High School Musical 3: Senior Year Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 75
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    These are standard youth-movie dilemmas, but they're brought to life by the...

  • 70
    Washington Post | Ann Hornaday

    Exudes genuine appeal, thanks to director Kenny Ortega's brilliant choreography...

  • 70
    Los Angeles Times |

    For those scoring at home, the third entry in the "High School Musical" series...

  • 63
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    Even if the refreshing gust doesn't stay with you long, it's fun while it lasts.

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