12 Years a Slave

2013

2 hrs 14 mins

DramaHistory

79%

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Popularity

8.4

Companies

New Regency Pictures

DirectorSteve McQueen

WritersJohn Ridley

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.

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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

Paul Giamatti Theophilus Freeman

Brad Pitt Samuel Bass

Michael Kenneth Williams Robert

Alfre Woodard Mistress Shaw

Chris Chalk Clemens

Taran Killam Hamilton

Bill Camp Radburn

Trailers & Clips

Steve McQueen on 12 YEARS A SLAVE - AFI Movie Club 12 YEARS A SLAVE | Director’s Commentary | Fox Searchlight TV spot Director Steve McQueen on the timeliness of 12 YEARS A SLAVE Watch on Digital HD Now! Watch on Digital HD Now! "On Education" Nominated for 9 Academy Awards AFI AWARDS 2013: '12 YEARS A SLAVE' "The Faces of Solomon Northup" "Solomon's Legacy" In cinemas 10th January "Soap" "The Cast" "Electrifying" "A Director's Vision" "Welcome to Washington" "I Did As Instructed" 12 YEARS A SLAVE | Steve McQueen Q&A 12 YEARS A SLAVE: "Let Me Weep, Solomon" "Take Comfort" "What'd You Say to Pats?" NYFF51: "12 Years a Slave" Q&A | Steve McQueen + Cast NYFF51: John Ridley | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet NYFF51: Rob Steinberg | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet NYFF51: Kelsey Scott | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet NYFF51: Lupita Nyong'o | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet NYFF51: Alfre Woodard | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet NYFF51: Paul Dano | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet NYFF51: Chiwetel Ejiofor | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet NYFF51: Steve McQueen | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet NYFF51: Sarah Paulson | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet NYFF51: Michael K. Williams | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet NYFF51: Michael Fassbender | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet "Chiwetel Becomes Solomon" "Where You From, Platt?" NYFF51: "12 Years a Slave" Press Conference | Steve McQueen "Mind Your Wallet" "I Want To Live" "Fight Back" 12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Bill Pohlad - Producer] HD 12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Hans Zimmer - Composer] HD 12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Lupita Nyong'o] HD 12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Adepero Oduye] HD 12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Chiwetel Ejiofor] HD 12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Steve McQueen - Director] HD Michael Fassbender on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects Brad Pitt on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects Benedict Cumberbatch on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects 12 YEARS A SLAVE Press Conference | Festival 2013 "A Portrait of Solomon Northup" Official Trailer

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