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High School Musical 3: Senior Year
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Kenny Ortega. With Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley French.
6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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6.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAs 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, th…
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Release snapshot for High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
MoviHero lists October 11, 2008 as the release date for High School Musical 3: Senior Year. Kenny Ortega is the listed director. The listed cast includes Zac Efron as Troy Bolton, Vanessa Hudgens as Gabriella Montez, Ashley French as Sharpay Evans, Lucas Grabeel as Ryan Evans. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 11, 2008
GenresDrama · Family · Comedy
Runtime1h 52m
DirectorKenny Ortega
CastZac Efron as Troy Bolton, Vanessa Hudgens as Gabriella Montez, Ashley French as Sharpay Evans, Lucas Grabeel as Ryan Evans
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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High School Musical 3: Senior Year runs 1h 52m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.5/10 from 3,662 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
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“After watching "The Greatest Showman" and seeing Zac Efron in that I tried watching some of his earlier movies but I'm sorry, I tried.”
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“It's final year at High School and "Troy" (Zac Efron) and "Gabriella" (Vanessa Hudgens) are a definite item together.”
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otherGabriella MontezGabriella Montez appears in High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008).Open character guide otherSharpay EvansSharpay Evans appears in High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008).Open character guide otherChad DanforthChad Danforth appears in High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008).Open character guide otherRyan EvansRyan Evans appears in High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008).Open character guide otherTroy BoltonTroy Bolton appears in High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008).Open character guide
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