High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special (2020)

Released: 2020-12-11 Recommended age: 5+ IMDb 5.6
High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special

Movie details

  • Genres: Music, Documentary
  • Director: Tim Federle
  • Main cast: Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, Larry Saperstein
  • Country / region: United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2020-12-11

Story overview

This 2020 holiday special features the cast of 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' performing festive songs and sharing personal holiday memories in a wholesome, music-filled documentary format. With a TV-G rating and 45-minute runtime, it's designed to spread holiday cheer through musical performances and heartwarming stories.

Parent Guide

Extremely safe and wholesome holiday entertainment suitable for all ages. No content concerns whatsoever.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
None

No violence, danger, or peril of any kind. Entirely positive and uplifting content.

Scary / disturbing
None

Nothing scary or disturbing. All content is cheerful, musical, and family-oriented.

Language
None

No inappropriate language. All dialogue is clean and family-appropriate.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity. Performers wear modest holiday attire.

Substance use
None

No substance use, references to alcohol, drugs, or smoking.

Emotional intensity
Mild

Only positive emotions like joy, nostalgia, and holiday cheer. Some performers share heartfelt memories that might evoke warm feelings.

Parent tips

This special is completely family-friendly with no concerning content. It's perfect for holiday viewing with children who enjoy music and positive entertainment. Consider watching together to sing along with the festive songs and discuss your own family holiday traditions.

Parent chat guide

After watching, you could ask: 'Which holiday song was your favorite and why?' or 'What holiday traditions from the show are similar to or different from our family's?' This can lead to conversations about cultural celebrations, family memories, and the importance of holiday spirit.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What was your favorite song in the show?
  • Did you see any decorations you liked?
  • What holiday makes you happy?
  • Which performer did you enjoy watching most and why?
  • What holiday tradition from the show would you like to try?
  • How do different families celebrate holidays differently?
  • How does music help create holiday spirit?
  • What did you learn about different cultural celebrations?
  • Why do you think sharing memories is important during holidays?
  • How does this special balance entertainment with documentary elements?
  • What makes holiday traditions meaningful across different cultures?
  • How do the performers' personal stories enhance the musical performances?

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