12 Years a Slave

Film - 2013 - Drama, History

The story

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.

Directed by

Steve McQueen

Starring

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson

Where to watch

stan

Ratings

IMDb 8.1 out of 10

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Film · 2013 · Drama · History

12 Years a Slave

79% match2h 14mMA 15+
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✦ Cerebral · Period drama✦ Critically loved
The story

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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IMDb
8.1 / 10
750k votes
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95%
Tomatometer
4.17 / 5
728k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.9 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, History
Runtime2h 14m
RatedMA 15+
Release2013-10-18
Where to watch
SStan
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