# 12th Fail (2023) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/12th-fail-2023/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 80% |
| Critic Score | 89% |
| Audience Score | 91% |
| 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 80% 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.

## Critics consensus

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is 12th Fail worth watching?**
12th Fail holds a 80% 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?**
80% — the average of five public sources: critics 89%, audience 91%, Metascore 83/100, Letterboxd 4.1/5, and IMDb 8.7/10.

**Where can I watch 12th Fail?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the 12th Fail page for current options.

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