Disney PlusHigh School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.9
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Disney PlusApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on universal, apolitical themes of personal growth, friendship, and pursuing individual dreams during the transition from high school to adulthood, without promoting any specific political ideology.
High School Musical 3: Senior Year features a visibly diverse cast in prominent roles, reflecting a range of ethnic backgrounds without explicitly recasting traditionally white characters. The narrative maintains a positive and aspirational tone, focusing on typical high school experiences without critiquing traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers entirely on heterosexual relationships and experiences, resulting in no direct portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
High School Musical 3: Senior Year is a direct sequel featuring the same established characters and actors from previous installments. All characters maintain their original, canonical genders without any changes.
All established characters in High School Musical 3: Senior Year are portrayed by the same actors as in previous installments, maintaining their original racial depictions. No new characters are race-swapped from prior canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.0
6.5
Critic Ratings
6.4
5.7
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