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12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

Oscars ×3
#9of 2013
2013 2h 14mDramaHistory

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.

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TMDB score· 12,087 votes

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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.

The vibe

slaverylouisianaracismperiod dramaslave ownershocking19th centurysold into slaveryabolitionistafrican american history

Behind it

Steve McQueenSteve McQueenDirectorJohn RidleyJohn RidleyScreenplayHans ZimmerHans ZimmerComposerSean BobbittSean BobbittCinematography

Cast

Chiwetel EjioforChiwetel EjioforSolomon NorthupMichael FassbenderMichael FassbenderEdwin EppsLupita Nyong'oLupita Nyong'oPatseyBenedict CumberbatchBenedict CumberbatchWilliam FordPaul DanoPaul DanoJohn TibeatsSarah PaulsonSarah PaulsonMary EppsAdepero OduyeAdepero OduyeElizaScoot McNairyScoot McNairyBrownPaul GiamattiPaul GiamattiTheophilus FreemanBrad PittBrad PittSamuel BassMichael Kenneth WilliamsMichael Kenneth WilliamsRobertAlfre WoodardAlfre WoodardMistress ShawChris ChalkChris ChalkClemensTaran KillamTaran KillamHamiltonBill CampBill CampRadburnKelsey ScottKelsey ScottAnne NorthupBryan BattBryan BattJudge TurnerQuvenzhané WallisQuvenzhané WallisMargaret Northup

Director

Steve McQueen

Writer

John Ridley

Release date

18 Oct 2013

Runtime

2h 14m

Budget

$20.0M

Box office

$187M · 9.3× its budget

Studio

New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment

Language

English

Countries

United Kingdom,United States of America

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