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.
Key facts
- Released:
- 2013-10-18
- Runtime:
- 134 min
- Genres:
- Drama, History
- Director:
- Steve McQueen
- Top cast:
- Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson
- Original language:
- EN
- TMDB rating:
- 7.9/10 from 11,991 votes
- Bynge Score:
- 7.9/10