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High School Musical

6.520061h 38mGMovieComedyFamilyTV Movie

A popular high school athlete and an academically gifted girl get roles in the school musical and develop a friendship that threatens East High's social order.

DirectorKenny Ortega
WriterPeter Barsocchini
ProducersBill Borden·Don Schain

Where to watch

Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kenny Ortega

ZEZac Efron
Zac Efron
Troy Bolton
VHVanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Hudgens
Gabriella Montez
AFAshley French
Ashley French
Sharpay Evans
LGLucas Grabeel
Lucas Grabeel
Ryan Evans
CBCorbin Bleu
Corbin Bleu
Chad Danforth
MCMonique Coleman
Monique Coleman
Taylor McKessie
BJBart Johnson
Bart Johnson
Coach Jack Bolton
ARAlyson Reed
Alyson Reed
Ms. Darbus
CWChris Warren
Chris Warren
Zeke Baylor
OROlesya Rulin
Olesya Rulin
Kelsi Nielsen
JMJoey Miyashima
Joey Miyashima
Principal Dave Matsui
RTRyan Templeman
Ryan Templeman
Skater Dude #2

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High School Musical — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams High School Musical?

High School Musical is streaming on Disney Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is High School Musical on Netflix?

No, High School Musical is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is High School Musical on Amazon Prime Video?

High School Musical isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch High School Musical for free?

High School Musical is available on Disney Plus in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to High School Musical?

Yes — High School Musical is followed by High School Musical 2 (2007) in the High School Musical Collection.

Is there a prequel to High School Musical?

High School Musical is the first film in the High School Musical Collection.

Is High School Musical part of a trilogy?

Yes — High School Musical is part of a trilogy, alongside High School Musical 2 (2007) and High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008).

How many movies are in the High School Musical Collection?

There are 3 films in the High School Musical Collection: High School Musical (2006), High School Musical 2 (2007) and High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008).