12th Fail
“#RESTART”
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.
Where to watch 12th Fail in United States
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Where is 12th Fail streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About 12th Fail
12th Fail is a 2023 Hindi-language drama film directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The cast is led by Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr, Anant Joshi. It has a runtime of 2h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads.
12th Fail was produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions and Zee Studios and made in India. It was released on August 11, 2023, and carries a 12A certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra
- Writers
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Jaskunwar Kohli
- Release date
- August 11, 2023
- OTT release
- March 1, 2024
- Original language
- Hindi
- Age rating
- 12A
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Vidhu Vinod Chopra Productions, Zee Studios
12th Fail cast & crew
12th Fail was directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and written by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Jaskunwar Kohli.
The cast features Vikrant Massey as Manoj Kumar Sharma, Medha Shankr as Shraddha Joshi, Anant Joshi as Pritam Pandey, Anshumaan Pushkar as Gaurinandan, Priyanshu Chatterjee as Dushyant Singh, and Geeta Agrawal Sharma as Pushpa Sharma.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Rangarajan Rambadran and it was produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Lawrence D'Souza.
Is 12th Fail worth watching?
12th Fail holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 244 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 26m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, 12th Fail is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 12th Fail
In United States, you can stream 12th Fail on Netflix, Hulu, and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on March 1, 2024.
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Cast of 12th Fail
Vikrant Massey
Manoj Kumar Sharma
Medha Shankr
Shraddha Joshi
Anant Joshi
Pritam Pandey
Anshumaan Pushkar
Gaurinandan
Priyanshu Chatterjee
Dushyant Singh
Geeta Agrawal Sharma
Pushpa Sharma
Harish Khanna
Ramveer Sharma
Vikas Divyakirti
Vikas Divyakirti
Sarita Joshi
Dadi
Sam Mohan
Deep Mohan
Neeraj Kalra
Prabhakar Joshi
Sonal Jha
Shraddha's Mother
12th Fail — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 12th Fail in United States?
12th Fail is streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is 12th Fail on Netflix?
Yes — 12th Fail is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is 12th Fail in?
12th Fail is originally in Hindi, with audio tracks including English, Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 12th Fail?
12th Fail runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
▸What is 12th Fail rated?
12th Fail is rated 12A. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 244 ratings.
▸When did 12th Fail release on OTT?
12th Fail became available digitally on March 1, 2024.
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