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6.5 / 10(3,655 votes)IMDbG20081h 52m$252.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

“The year of their lives begins.”

Synopsis

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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High School Musical 3: Senior YearOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-01

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 22, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (22.99x ROI)

Production Budget

$11M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$252.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

22.99x

+$241.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $11MWorldwide: $252.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Kenny Ortega
Screenplay & Story
Peter Barsocchini, Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil
Original Score
David Lawrence
Original Title
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 52m
Production Budget
$11M
Worldwide Gross
$252.9M
Production Studios
Walt Disney Pictures, Borden & Rosenbush Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Kenny Ortega

Screenplay & Story

Peter Barsocchini, Matthew Gerrard, Robbie Nevil

Original Score & Music

David Lawrence

Director of Photography

Daniel Aranyó

Film Editing

Seth Flaum, Don Brochu

Producers

Barry Rosenbush, Bill Borden, Kenny Ortega

Department Leadership Roster

Kenny Ortega

Kenny Ortega

Director

Barry Rosenbush

Producer

Bill Borden

Bill Borden

Producer

Daniel Aranyó

Daniel Aranyó

Director of Photography

Seth Flaum

Editor

Peter Barsocchini

Peter Barsocchini

Writer

David Lawrence

David Lawrence

Original Music Composer

Don Brochu

Editor

Mark Hofeling

Production Design

Caroline B. Marx

Costume Design

Don Shanks

Don Shanks

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

India (CBFC)U

Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is High School Musical 3: Senior Year 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.

Who directed High School Musical 3: Senior Year?

High School Musical 3: Senior Year was directed by Kenny Ortega.

Who stars in High School Musical 3: Senior Year?

The principal cast of High School Musical 3: Senior Year includes Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley French, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu.

When was High School Musical 3: Senior Year released and how long is it?

High School Musical 3: Senior Year was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.

What was the box office and production budget of High School Musical 3: Senior Year?

High School Musical 3: Senior Year had a reported production budget of $11M and grossed $252.9M at the worldwide box office (22.99 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for High School Musical 3: Senior Year?

The original motion picture soundtrack for High School Musical 3: Senior Year was composed by David Lawrence.

What is the age rating and content advisory for High School Musical 3: Senior Year?

High School Musical 3: Senior Year holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).