12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
October 18, 2013
134 min
R
✓ Released 4698 days ago
Drama
History
7.9
User Score
12,176 votes
About
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: Steve McQueen
Runtime: 134 min
Budget: $20,000,000
Revenue: $187,000,000
Top Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Solomon Northup
Michael Fassbender
Edwin Epps
Lupita Nyong'o
Patsey
Benedict Cumberbatch
William Ford
Paul Dano
John Tibeats
Sarah Paulson
Mary Epps
Adepero Oduye
Eliza
Scoot McNairy
Brown
