IMDb8.1798,012 votes
12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
20132 h 14 minR
- Drama
- History
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About the movie
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.
- Director
- Steve McQueen
- Age rating (US)
- R
Cast
- Chiwetel EjioforSolomon Northup
- Michael FassbenderEdwin Epps
- Lupita Nyong'oPatsey
- Benedict CumberbatchWilliam Ford
- Paul DanoJohn Tibeats
