Student of the Year (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, Student of the Year is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Karan Johar, running about 146 minutes. “The competition of life starts 19.10.12” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Several alumni reminisce about their final year at St. Theresa's College and the events that shaped their lives.
Who’s in it. Student of the Year stars Sidharth Malhotra as Abhimanyu Singh, Alia Bhatt as Shanaya Singhania, Varun Dhawan as Rohan Nanda and Rishi Kapoor as Dean Yogendra Vasisht, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Student of the Year has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads and Eros Now Select Apple TV channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Student of the Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of Student of the Year tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Student of the Year (2012)?
- In US, Student of the Year is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Student of the Year worth watching?
- Student of the Year holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Student of the Year?
- Student of the Year stars Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Rishi Kapoor and Boman Irani.
- When was Student of the Year released?
- Student of the Year was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 146 minutes.