12 Years a Slave
12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

7.9134 min
DramaHistory

Overview

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

Release Date: 10/18/2013

Runtime: 134 min

Director: Steve McQueen

Writers: John Ridley, Solomon Northup

Top Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Solomon Northup

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

Edwin Epps

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o

Patsey

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

William Ford

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

John Tibeats

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson

Mary Epps

Adepero Oduye

Adepero Oduye

Eliza

Scoot McNairy

Scoot McNairy

Brown

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Theophilus Freeman

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Samuel Bass

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