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12th Fail

Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra · 2023 ·

Short answer

Is 12th Fail worth watching?

Yes. 12th Fail (2023) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

81%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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89% Editorial Rating
91% Audience snapshot · excluded
83 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1
8.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 26m
Age rating
PG (US) · 12A (UK) · PG (Australia)
Cast
Vikrant Massey , Medha Shankr , Anant Joshi , Anshumaan Pushkar , Priyanshu Chatterjee , Geeta Agrawal Sharma , Harish Khanna , Vikas Divyakirti , Sarita Joshi , Sam Mohan
Streaming
Netflix, Hulu
Country
India
Language
Hindi

Also known as 12वीं फेल Repetente 12학년 낙제 12年级的失败 屢試屢敗 Bitmeyen Sınav คนสอบตก 12 Lần Thất Bại

Where to watch

  • Netflix
  • Hulu

Where to watch 12th Fail by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar
Indonesia Netflix, Disney+
Japan Netflix
Malaysia Netflix, Disney+
Nigeria Netflix
Pakistan Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Africa Netflix
South Korea Netflix
Thailand Netflix
Turkey Netflix
United Arab Emirates Netflix
United States Netflix, Hulu

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (89/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (83/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.1/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.7/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is 12th Fail worth watching?

    Yes — 12th Fail earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (4.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

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

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English 12th Fail

    12th Fail (2023) Review: Hope Measured in Exam Halls

    12th Fail is Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Hindi drama about a village boy chasing India's toughest civil service exam, an underdog story that earns its tears honestly.

    Yes. It is a rousing, grounded underdog drama led by a superb Vikrant Massey, best for viewers who like their inspiration with grit rather than gloss.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    12th Fail: frequently asked questions

    Is 12th Fail worth watching?

    Yes. 12th Fail (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch 12th Fail?

    In the United States, 12th Fail streams on Netflix, Hulu with a subscription. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar in India; Netflix, Disney+ in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix, Disney+ in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is 12th Fail?

    12th Fail runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).

    What is 12th Fail rated?

    12th Fail is rated PG in the United States, 12A in the UK and PG in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in 12th Fail?

    12th Fail is directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and stars Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr, Anant Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, Priyanshu Chatterjee.

    What is the Metascore for 12th Fail?

    Metacritic's Metascore for 12th Fail is 83 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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