Don't watch the movie, or read the novel. The characeters are unrealistic. I especially hated Gabriella, a stupid, shallow, sucker. If you watch the movie you'll probly regret it. The music is fun, if not a bit cheesy. The whole thing sends bad messages and deals with romance, high school snots and cliques and is defanatly a NO for under 13's.
Tools for this page
High School Musical Soundtrack
(2006, Soundtrack, by Various Artists, Label: Disney)
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings(Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)
Not age appropriate for kids under 2, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 7. -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
Squeaky-clean soundtrack to popular tween movie.
updated 04.20.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 7 and Up
The good stuff
What to watch out for
-
Violence:
-
Sex:
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
-
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
What Parents Need to Know
About High School Musical Soundtrack
Parents need to know that there's absolutely nothing inappropriate about this CD, unless you're offended by optimistic kids singing and dancing.
Read our full review by Tony Hicks
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about cliques and peer pressure, as well as stereotypes. Why is it considered surprising that a jock would want to be in the school play? Families can also talk about the importance of trying something new -- parents might encourage kids to take up a sport or activity that they've always wanted to try.
Want more? Get Common Sense recommendations delivered to your inbox.
You are now subscribed to the Common Sense weekly newsletter!
To write reviews and create a public profile, complete your account set-up here.
Our Members Say
See all 51 member reviews
Most Recent Reviews
Lives inI rate this title on for age 13 and give itTotal Crap.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I LOST SIX BRAIN CELLS WATCHING THIS
- Lives in WashingtonI rate this title off for age 2 and give it
TERRIBLE MOVIE, SOUNDTRACK, EVERYTHING..........
High School Musical is the WORST movie ever made. The music from it is the WORST ever made. Everybody want's to be in it because they THINK that it is a musical BUT IT'S NOT!!!!! It is a waste of time to listen/watch/do anything related to this movie/CD. And seeing what the stars of this movie are doing now (such as, oh I don't know, how about SENDING A PHOTOGRAPH OF HERSSELF NUDE TO A GUY!!!!!!!!!!!!) I would never let ANYBODY have ANYTHING to do with it. In order to listen to the music, watch the movie, or do anything related to High School Musical, I believe that you would have to be dead, and even then, you would probably jump out of your grave and start shouting at people to turn it off!
- Lives in OhioI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- Lives in PennsylvaniaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Very mature movie and i cant stop singing!
I watched this and my heart rose to the heavens.I used to be a bit of a fighter but because of this film i am now a big hearted singer.I loved the movie.The whole thing is great!
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.
Already a member? Log in
Our Members Rate It
Have You Heard It? 
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
willowfaierie recommends:
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist Soundtrack
for kids age 13
See more from willowfaierie
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist Soundtrack
for kids age 13
See more from willowfaierie
