12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave (2013)

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

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.

Date of release
2013-10-18
TMDB
7.9 / 10 (12277)
Runtime
2h 14m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
Steve McQueen

Casting

  • 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
  • Paul Giamatti — Theophilus Freeman
  • Brad Pitt — Samuel Bass
  • Michael Kenneth Williams — Robert
  • Alfre Woodard — Mistress Shaw

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