12th Fail
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2023 • 146 min • Drama
Our family guide
Best from age 10- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 79 Audience · 257 · 49%
Inspired by a true story, this drama follows a young man's tenacious journey to overcome poverty and repeated failures to achieve his dream of joining the Indian Police Service. It’s an inspiring tale of perseverance against immense odds and the power of hard work.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Some characters face significant poverty and hardship.
- Brief moments of tension during exam processes.
What it models well
- Perseverance and hard work
- Honesty and integrity
- Supportive relationships
- Belief in oneself
Talk about it after
- The importance of not giving up when faced with challenges.
- How supporting others can help everyone succeed.
- The value of education and lifelong learning.
- Choosing honesty even when it's difficult.
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Top billed cast
Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra • Crew: Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Jaskunwar Kohli
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Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersForget 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 success.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.9/10 (257)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $2,400,000
- Box office
- $37,231
- IMDb
- tt23849204
- Official site
- www.vinodchoprafilms.com
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