Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- glossy
- youthful
- melodramatic
- bollywood movie night
- teen movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film predictable and unoriginal, with an implausible campus world and a weak, clichéd screenplay, despite some acknowledgment of its energetic entertainment value.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rohan must compete for the coveted Student of the Year trophy against privileged and formidable classmates.
Critics specifically faulted the film's unreal setting, while its fashion, dance sequences, and college competitions emphasize escapist polish.
Rohan faces bullies and academic, romantic, and competitive hurdles while trying to establish himself at college.
Rohan's relationships with Shreya and Mia unfold alongside his rivalry with Manav and the wider campus competition.
Films like Student of the Year 2, and why
Student of the Year
campus romance, academic rivalry, polished Bollywood musical spectacle, and underdog competition
SOTY 2
youthful romantic comedy driven by friendship, social rivalry, dance numbers, and melodramatic emotional stakes
Main Hoon Na
teen campus romance combining competitive social hierarchies, glossy production, and broad comic drama
Movie Details
- Director
- Punit Malhotra
- Release Date
- 2019-05-10
- Runtime
- 146 min
- Rating
- 4.1 / 10 (88)
Cast
- Tiger Shroff
- Ananya Panday
- Tara Sutaria
- Aditya Seal
- Harsh Beniwal
- Samir Soni
- Gul Panag
- Abhishek Bajaj
- Manoj Pahwa
- Ayesha Raza Mishra
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Student of the Year 2 about?
- A gifted but underestimated college student battles bullies, rivals, and romantic complications in a glittering contest for campus supremacy.
- What is Student of the Year 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Student of the Year 2 as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Student of the Year 2 violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Student of the Year 2 as mild.
- What did critics think of Student of the Year 2?
- Critics broadly found the film predictable and unoriginal, with an implausible campus world and a weak, clichéd screenplay, despite some acknowledgment of its energetic entertainment value.
- Which films are like Student of the Year 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Student of the Year, SOTY 2, and Main Hoon Na.
- How long is Student of the Year 2?
- Student of the Year 2 runs 146 minutes.
- Where can I watch Student of the Year 2?
- In United States, Student of the Year 2 streams on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
