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High School Musical

High School Musical

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 20, 2006

Runtime

1h 38m

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Family, Music, Romance, TV Movie

User Score

66%

Original Title

High School Musical

Production Companies

Salty Pictures, First Street Films

Director

Kenny Ortega

Budget

$4,200,000

Description

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.