RottenTomatoes.com
Log In | Register | What is RT?
Check out the new RT Community
  • Home
  • Movies
  • DVD
  • Celebrities
  • News
  • Critics
  • Trailers & Pictures
  • CommunityBeta
  • Box Office
  • | In Theaters
  • | Opening
  • | Upcoming
  • | Best Of
  • | Certified Fresh
  • | Showtimes
RT Search Powered by Google
help icon Enhanced RT
searches on Google
Click here to turn on enhanced search results from RT on your Google searches.
 
Movies / On DVD / High School Musical
High School Musical

Rate this Movie Help Icon

  • Write a Review
  • Read Reviews
  • Add to List
  • Get this Movie
  • Buy Poster External Icon
Bookmark and Share

High School Musical (2006)

  • T-Meter Critics
  • Top Critics
  • RT Community
  • My Critics
  • My Friends
  • DVD
40 %
Tomatometer
Template ImageTemplate Image

How does the Tomatometer work Help Icon

Reviews Counted:431

Fresh:174

Rotten:257

Average Rating:4.2/10

Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Synopsis: Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens star in this Disney Channel Original Movie as popular basketball team captain Troy and smart, stunning academic Gabriella. Both shock the members of the social... Zac Efron and Vanessa Anne Hudgens star in this Disney Channel Original Movie as popular basketball team captain Troy and smart, stunning academic Gabriella. Both shock the members of the social cliques to which they belong when they each decide to audition for the high school's musical. By proving themselves to be brilliant performers, can these two teens lead their peers towards more open-minded thinking and acceptance of one another? HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL is a family-appropriate feature filled with hip music, popular dance moves, and tons of school spirit. [More]

Starring: Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel

Starring: Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Alyson Reed, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Bart Johnson, Olesya Rulin, Chris Warren, Ryne Sanborn

Director: Kenny Ortega

Director: Kenny Ortega
Screenwriter: Peter Barsocchini
Composer: David Lawrence

[See More Credits]

  • Trailers
  • Pictures
1 - 5 of 13

See More Movie Trailers & Pictures

Get This Movie

Rent DVD
 
 

Click on the "ADD" button to put this movie into your Netflix queue.

 
 
Buy DVD
 
 
Release:

Feb 17, 2009

[DVD Details]
 
 
  • The power of music explodes like never before in this spectacular Blu-ray Disc™ Remix Edition of the Emmy(R) Award-winning HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL! The smash-hit Disney Channel Original Movie now features theater-quality sound, the best picture available, and awesome bonus features that will rock your world. Get a prime spot on the red carpet for the star-studded Hollywood premiere, and join the High School Reunion where the cast reunites in an exclusive interview to share how the movie phenomenon has changed their lives. Plus, stand up and experience the Dance Along, in which Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay and Ryan give step-by-step instructions to popular dance sequences "Get'cha Head In The Game" and "We're All In This Together." Hear two exclusive remixed versions of your favorite songs and watch three new music videos. In pristine picture, sound and quality only Blu-ray™ can deliver, this HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL REMIX EDITION is bigger, bolder and more rockin' than ever!
  • Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
    •  
     
     
     

    Reviews

    • T-Meter Critics
    • Top Critics
    • RT Community
    • My Critics
    • My Friends
    • DVD
     
     
    1 - 20
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 >> >|
     
     
    Ichi_The_Thriller11/7/09
    10%
    Template Image
    Rotten
    More
    Quote by Ichi_The_Thriller
    Geekazoid11/7/09
    10%
    Template Image
    Rotten
    More
    Quote by Geekazoid
    G. R.10/31/09
    20%
    Template Image
    Rotten
    More
    Quote by G. R.
    Emily P.10/28/09
    90%
    Template Image
    Fresh
    Another one of my favourite films. It is probably the best disney channel movies ever made! It... More
    Quote by Emily P.
    Jamie G.10/26/09
    10%
    Template Image
    Rotten
    More
    Quote by Jamie G.
    Lakin F.10/25/09
    70%
    Template Image
    Fresh
    Even though this movie is annoyingly marketed, and even though the main actor is horrible now,... More
    Quote by Lakin F.
    Eric P.10/25/09
    0%
    BAD. JUST. BAD. More
    Quote by Eric P.
    Rachel10/23/09
    0%
    An atrocity that I like to pretend doesn't exist. If I could give it 0 I would. More
    Quote by Rachel
    Rhienne10/19/09
    10%
    Template Image
    Rotten
    More
    Quote by Rhienne
    Elizabeth B.10/18/09
    40%
    Template Image
    Rotten
    it's difficult to understand how this musical was so popular. As a devout fan of Broadway and a... More
    Quote by Elizabeth B.
    andres a.10/18/09
    10%
    Template Image
    Rotten
    More
    Quote by andres a.
    Anthony C.10/17/09
    10%
    Template Image
    Rotten
    someone rip my face off and beat me to death, cuz that would be better than watching this piece... More
    Quote by Anthony C.
    alex p.10/15/09
    40%
    Template Image
    Rotten
    this movie looked okay but boring More
    Quote by alex p.
    Jayne M.10/11/09
    50%
    Template Image
    Rotten
    When I watch a Disney movie, I expect a Disney movie so I don't really get people who watch this... More
    Quote by Jayne M.
    raphael r.10/11/09
    70%
    Template Image
    Fresh
    More
    Quote by raphael r.
    Dwayne D.10/10/09
    60%
    Template Image
    Fresh
    More
    Quote by Dwayne D.
    brian lewis10/6/09
    50%
    Template Image
    Rotten
    More
    Quote by brian lewis
    Lisa10/4/09
    60%
    Template Image
    Fresh
    More
    Quote by Lisa
    Samster Dude10/3/09
    50%
    Template Image
    Rotten
    More
    Quote by Samster Dude
    Jeffrey W.9/30/09
    60%
    Template Image
    Fresh
    More
    Quote by Jeffrey W.
     
     
    1 - 20
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 >> >|
    See All

    More DVDs

    Close
    Top Rentals
    Tomatometer Percentage Movie
    45% 45% Ice Age: Dawn of the D…
    19% 19% Transformers: Revenge …
    55% 55% Orphan
    43% 43% The Proposal
    26% 26% Land of the Lost

    More Rentals…

    New On DVD This Week
    Tomatometer Percentage Movie
    52% 52% The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
    37% 37% G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
    14% 14% I Love You, Beth Cooper
    97% 97% Food, Inc.
    28% 28% Aliens in the Attic

    More New Releases…

    What’s Hot On RT

    60+ New Moon pics

    60+ New Moon pics

    You want Twilight images? We got 'em!

    New Clips!

    New Clips!

    Explore The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus!

    2012

    2012

    Major havoc in these new clips!

    Salt trailer

    Salt trailer

    Angelina Jolie! Espionage! Check it out!

    Other News

    Close
    • Top Stories
    • Popular
    • Interviews
     
     

    Comments

     
     
    Top Stories
    Headlines Comments
      
    • Weekly Ketchup: Abrams eyes Micronauts, Aykroyd as Yogi Bear
    		 87
    • J.J. Abrams Producing Micronauts Movie? Source: Wall Street Journal
    		 11
    • Peter Murphy Filming Twilight Saga: Eclipse Cameo Source: MTV
    		 18
    • David Goyer Promises "Existential" Ghost Rider Sequel Source: MTV
    		 164
    • Emmerich Plans 2012: The TV Series Source: Entertainment Weekly
    		 21
    • John Hurt Talks Harry Potter, Quentin Crisp and Alien - The RT Interview
    		 42
    • Guttenberg Promises Three Men and a Baby Sequel Source: WENN
    		 66
    • Berenstain Bears Going CGI for Big-Screen Debut Source: USA Today
    		 3
    • Ian McKellen Is Excited About The Hobbit Source: Sci Fi Wire
    		 26
    • Owen Wilson IS Marmaduke Source: Hollywood Reporter
    		 42
    Popular
    Headlines Comments
      
    • 12 Facts About 2012
    		 132
    • Total Recall: George Clooney's Best Movies
    		 91
    • RT on DVD: G.I. Joe, Rocky, and Christmas Classics
    		 75
    • Critics Consensus: A Christmas Carol Dazzles But Disappoints
    		 42
    • Ho-ho-horror! 10 Scary Christmas Movies
    		 36
    • Weekly Ketchup: Abrams eyes Micronauts, Aykroyd as Yogi Bear
    		 29
    • Friday Harvest: Prince of Persia, The Road, and more!
    		 22
    • John Hurt Talks Harry Potter, Quentin Crisp and Alien - The RT Interview
    		 14
    • Box Office Guru Wrapup: Christmas Carol Tops, Precious Rocks
    		 8
    Interviews
    Headlines Comments
      
    • John Hurt Talks Harry Potter, Quentin Crisp and Alien - The RT Interview
    		 14
    • Terry Gilliam Talks Doctor Parnassus
    		 15
    • Wes Anderson Talks Fantastic Mr. Fox - RT Interview
    		 8
    • Wolverine Creator Len Wein Talks About the Film
    		 28
    • Gavin Hood Talks Wolverine; Possible Sequel
    		 28
    • Duncan Jones talks Moon, Sam Rockwell, and Mute
    		 14
    • Emma Stone talks Zombieland - RT Interview
    		 40
    • Michael Moore: The RT Interview
    		 139
    • Andrea Arnold talks Fish Tank - RT Interview
    		 4
    • Neill Blomkamp talks District 9 - RT Interview
    		 51
     
     

    Sponsored Links

    Around The Network

    • High School Musical at Rotten Tomatoes
     
     
    About| Site Map| Help| RT To Go| Contact Us| Critics Submission| Linking to RT| Licensing| Movie List| Games| Celebs List| Newsletter
    IGN Logo

    IGN.com | GameSpy | Comrade | Arena | FilePlanet | GameSpy Technology
    TeamXbox | Planets | Vaults | VE3D | CheatsCodesGuides | GameStats | GamerMetrics
    AskMen.com | Rotten Tomatoes | Direct2Drive | Green Pixels


    By continuing past this page, and by the continued use of this site, you agree to be bound by and abide by the User Agreement.
    Copyright 1998-2009, IGN Entertainment, Inc. About IGN | Support | Advertise | Privacy Policy | User Agreement | Subscribe to RT's XML feed! IGN RSS Feeds
    IGN's enterprise databases running Oracle, SQL and MySQL are professionally monitored and managed by Pythian Remote DBA
    Certain product data ©1995-present Muze, Inc. For personal use only. All rights reserved.