# 12th Fail (2023) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/12th-fail-2023/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Editorial Rating | 89/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 91% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 83/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.1/5 |
| IMDb | 8.7/10 |
| Director | Vidhu Vinod Chopra |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 146 min |

## Quick answer

12th Fail (2023) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #71 (8.7/10) — 12th Fail remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 83/100. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #71 (8.7/10) — 12th Fail remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

Based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, 12th Fail sheds limelight on fearlessly embracing the idea of restarting the academic journey despite the setbacks and challenges and reclaiming one's destiny at a place where millions of students attempt the world's toughest competitive exam: UPSC.

## Cast

Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr, Anant Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Geeta Agrawal Sharma, Harish Khanna, Vikas Divyakirti, Sarita Joshi, Sam Mohan

## Where to watch

Global: Netflix, Hulu
the United States: Netflix, Hulu
Indonesia: Netflix, Disney+
India: Disney+ Hotstar
Turkey: Netflix
South Korea: Netflix
Japan: Netflix
the Philippines: Netflix
Pakistan: Netflix
South Africa: Netflix
Malaysia: Netflix, Disney+
Thailand: Netflix
the United Arab Emirates: Netflix
Nigeria: Netflix

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is 12th Fail worth watching?**
12th Fail holds a 81% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #71 (8.7/10) — 12th Fail remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is 12th Fail about?**
Based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, 12th Fail sheds limelight on fearlessly embracing the idea of restarting the academic journey despite the setbacks and challenges and reclaiming one's destiny at a place where millions of students attempt the world's toughest competitive exam: UPSC.

**Who directed 12th Fail?**
12th Fail (2023) was directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

**What is the Celluloid Score of 12th Fail?**
81% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (89/100), Metascore (83/100), Letterboxd (4.1/5), and IMDb (8.7/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch 12th Fail?**
12th Fail is streaming on Netflix, Hulu; on Netflix, Hulu in the United States; on Netflix, Disney+ in Indonesia; on Disney+ Hotstar in India; on Netflix in Turkey; on Netflix in South Korea; on Netflix in Japan; on Netflix in the Philippines; on Netflix in Pakistan; on Netflix in South Africa; on Netflix, Disney+ in Malaysia; on Netflix in Thailand; on Netflix in the United Arab Emirates; on Netflix in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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