Forget Bollywood clichés, 12th Fail is a breath of fresh air. With crisp editing and stunning visuals, it tells the feel-good story of Manoj, a chronic exam-failer battling societal scorn. But Manoj's resilience is inspiring, and the film's unique perspective celebrates alternative paths to…
2023 · DRAMA
12th Fail
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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Editor’s note
Should you watch 12th Fail?
12th Fail (2023) is best described as drama. 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.
Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Lead cast: Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr, Anant Joshi.
The runtime is 2h 26m, The current audience score is 8.0/10 across 293 ratings.
Skip it if drama rarely works for you; the upside is elsewhere.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
12th Fail details
- Release date
- October 27, 2023
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Genres
- Drama
- US certification
- PG
- Original language
- HI
- Budget
- $2,400,000
- Box office
- $37,231
- Director
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra
At a glance: 12th Fail runs 2h 26m, was directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, opened in US cinemas on October 27, 2023, has 8 licensed options across 4 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record · Official site
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
8.0/10293 ratings
12th Fail sits at 8.0 out of 10 from 293 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $37K.
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FAQ
12th Fail — common questions
Is 12th Fail worth watching?
Audiences rate it 8.0/10 from 293 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed 12th Fail and who stars in it?
Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Starring Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr.
How long is 12th Fail?
12th Fail runs 2h 26m.
Where can I watch 12th Fail?
Official options are listed for United States, Canada, Australia, India. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was 12th Fail released?
2023-08-11 (Released).
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