12th Fail (2023) Review

Is 12th Fail worth watching?

Yes — 12th Fail is worth watching, with a 89/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and 91% Audience Snapshot on Celluloid. It earns a 81% Celluloid Score from Celluloid editorial, Metascore (83), Letterboxd (4.1/5), and IMDb (8.7/10).

Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, 12th Fail runs 146 minutes in Hindi. On Celluloid we index it for “12th Fail review”, “is 12th Fail worth watching”, and related discovery queries from India.

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.

Celluloid verdict: IMDb Top 250 #71 (8.7/10) — 12th Fail remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. The film stars Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr, Anant Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, and others.

Should you watch 12th Fail tonight?

Yes — prioritize 12th Fail tonight if you want a proven drama with lasting rewatch value. At 146 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the transparent input breakdown on the movie page shows where the available inputs agree.

Where can I watch 12th Fail?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. 12th Fail (2023) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt23849204. Explore more from India on our country hub or browse drama films.