

12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
7.92013DramaHistory
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.
Release2013-10-18
Runtime134 min
StatusReleased
CountriesUnited Kingdom, United States of America
Original languageEN
SpokenEnglish
DirectorSteve McQueen
WritersJohn Ridley, Solomon Northup
ProductionNew Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Film4 Productions
Votes12,275
Popularity17
TMDB ID76203
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