What is the Metascore for 12th Fail?

12th Fail has a Metascore of 83 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch 12th Fail?

12th Fail is available on Netflix, Hulu. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is 12th Fail streaming in?

12th Fail streams on Disney+ Hotstar in India; Netflix, Disney+ in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix, Disney+ in Malaysia; Netflix in Nigeria; Netflix in Pakistan; Netflix in the Philippines; Netflix in South Africa; Netflix in South Korea; Netflix in Thailand; Netflix in Turkey; Netflix in the United Arab Emirates; Netflix, Hulu in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Drama

12th Fail

Item: 12th Fail
Rating: 4.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra · 2023 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

12th Fail (2023) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

81%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

89% Editorial Rating

91% Audience snapshot · excluded

83 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.1

8.7 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 26m
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

Official theatrical poster for 12th Fail (2023)

Theatrical release

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 a 81% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

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

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12th Fail (2023) Review

★★★★½ 4.5/5

Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail (2023) remains a defining Drama landmark from India, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

12th Fail stills

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