Seniors stage a whimsical musical, exploring their heartwarming hopes and bittersweet fears about college and separation.
Uplifting, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Disney+.
No surprises for a G: no swearing and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine for any age. Rated G.
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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.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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