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Release Year2013
Runtime2h 14m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, History
Votes12,130
DirectorSteve McQueen
WritersJohn Ridley
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known As12 Years a Slave
About 12 Years a Slave
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, 12 Years a Slave leans on a strong ensemble — Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2013.
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