August Rush vs High School Musical
August Rush has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 6.5/10 for High School Musical). High School Musical is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 1h 54m. High School Musical is the older of the two (2006 against 2007). Both are drama, family, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
August Rush
High School Musical| August Rush | High School Musical | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 54m | 1h 38m |
| Genres | Drama, Family, Music | Comedy, Drama, Family, Music, Romance, TV Movie |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Kirsten Sheridan | Kenny Ortega |
| Main cast | Freddie Highmore, Aaron Staton, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Keri Russell, Terrence Howard | Lucas Grabeel, Chris Warren, Ashley Tisdale, Irene Santiago, Vanessa Hudgens |
Synopsis
August Rush
Lyla and Louis, a singer and a musician, fall in love, but are soon compelled to separate. Lyla is forced to give up her newborn but unknown to her, he grows up to become a musical genius.
High School Musical
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.
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