12th Fail (2023) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated PG • 2023 • 2h 26m
12th Fail is an inspiring, grounded drama based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcomes poverty and academic failure in the corrupt Chambal region. The film explores themes of systemic inequality, integrity, and perseverance as Manoj attempts to pass the rigorous UPSC civil service exams. Parents should be aware of some mild intense emotional moments, brief references to domestic abuse, and infrequent mild… Sign up for the full guide
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Is 12th Fail appropriate for kids?
12th Fail is an inspiring, grounded drama based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcomes poverty and academic failure in the corrupt Chambal region. The film explores themes of systemic inequality, integrity, and perseverance as Manoj attempts to pass… Read more — free account
Content severity in 12th Fail
What happens in 12th Fail, moment by moment
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:42 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
- 1:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in 12th Fail
A brief, romantic kiss occurs between the two main characters, but there is no explicit content or nudity.
Violence and gore in 12th Fail
Violence is mostly non-graphic. It includes instances of police brutality, such as a man being struck on an injured leg, and a scene where a man is threatened with a rifle discharge.
Language in 12th Fail
Contains infrequent mild profanity, including words like 'bastard', 'shit', 'ass', and 'damn'.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in 12th Fail
Alcohol consumption is depicted in a few scenes, consistent with social contexts in the film.
Mature themes in 12th Fail
The story deals with serious topics including extreme poverty, the death of a grandmother, and domestic abuse that led to a fatality. While these moments are handled with restraint, they are emotionally heavy.
Scary moments in 12th Fail
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for 12th Fail yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 12th Fail appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests 12th Fail is best for ages 10+. It's rated PG. 12th Fail is an inspiring, grounded drama based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcomes poverty and academic failure in the corrupt Chambal region. The film explores themes of systemic…
What age rating does 12th Fail have?
12th Fail is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.
What is 12th Fail about?
12th Fail is an inspiring, grounded drama based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcomes poverty and academic failure in the corrupt Chambal region. The film explores themes of systemic inequality, integrity, and perseverance as Manoj attempts to pass the rigorous UPSC civil service exams…
Is there sex or nudity in 12th Fail?
A brief, romantic kiss occurs between the two main characters, but there is no explicit content or nudity.
How violent is 12th Fail?
Violence is mostly non-graphic. It includes instances of police brutality, such as a man being struck on an injured leg, and a scene where a man is threatened with a rifle discharge.
Is the language in 12th Fail appropriate for kids?
Contains infrequent mild profanity, including words like 'bastard', 'shit', 'ass', and 'damn'.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in 12th Fail?
Alcohol consumption is depicted in a few scenes, consistent with social contexts in the film.
What mature themes appear in 12th Fail?
The story deals with serious topics including extreme poverty, the death of a grandmother, and domestic abuse that led to a fatality. While these moments are handled with restraint, they are emotionally heavy.
How long is 12th Fail?
12th Fail runs 146 minutes, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, released in 2023.
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