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12 Years a Slave

“The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.”
7.9 / 10 (12,245 votes)

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.

Release Date October 18, 2013
Runtime 134 min
Genres Drama, History
Status Released
Budget $20,000,000
Revenue $187,000,000
Trailers & Videos
Official Trailer Trailer
Steve McQueen on 12 YEARS A SLAVE - AFI Movie Club Featurette
12 YEARS A SLAVE | Director’s Commentary | Fox Searchlight Featurette
TV spot Teaser
Director Steve McQueen on the timeliness of 12 YEARS A SLAVE Featurette
Watch on Digital HD Now! Teaser
Watch on Digital HD Now! Teaser
"On Education" Featurette
Nominated for 9 Academy Awards Teaser
AFI AWARDS 2013: '12 YEARS A SLAVE' Featurette
"The Faces of Solomon Northup" Featurette
"Solomon's Legacy" Featurette
In cinemas 10th January Teaser
"Soap" Clip
"The Cast" Featurette
"Electrifying" Teaser
"A Director's Vision" Featurette
"Welcome to Washington" Clip
"I Did As Instructed" Clip
12 YEARS A SLAVE | Steve McQueen Q&A Featurette
12 YEARS A SLAVE: "Let Me Weep, Solomon" Clip
"Take Comfort" Clip
"What'd You Say to Pats?" Clip
NYFF51: "12 Years a Slave" Q&A | Steve McQueen + Cast Featurette
NYFF51: John Ridley | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette
NYFF51: Rob Steinberg | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette
NYFF51: Kelsey Scott | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette
NYFF51: Lupita Nyong'o | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette
NYFF51: Alfre Woodard | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette
NYFF51: Paul Dano | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette
NYFF51: Chiwetel Ejiofor | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette
NYFF51: Steve McQueen | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette
NYFF51: Sarah Paulson | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette
NYFF51: Michael K. Williams | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette
NYFF51: Michael Fassbender | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette
"Chiwetel Becomes Solomon" Featurette
"Where You From, Platt?" Clip
NYFF51: "12 Years a Slave" Press Conference | Steve McQueen Featurette
"Mind Your Wallet" Clip
"I Want To Live" Clip
"Fight Back" Teaser
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Bill Pohlad - Producer] HD Featurette
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Hans Zimmer - Composer] HD Featurette
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Lupita Nyong'o] HD Featurette
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Adepero Oduye] HD Featurette
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Chiwetel Ejiofor] HD Featurette
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Steve McQueen - Director] HD Featurette
Michael Fassbender on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects Featurette
Brad Pitt on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects Featurette
Benedict Cumberbatch on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects Featurette
12 YEARS A SLAVE Press Conference | Festival 2013 Featurette
"A Portrait of Solomon Northup" Featurette
Production Studios
New Regency Pictures New Regency Pictures Plan B Entertainment Plan B Entertainment River Road Entertainment River Road Entertainment Regency Enterprises Regency Enterprises Film4 Productions Film4 Productions
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Top Billed 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
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