12 Years a Slave

12 Years a Slave

2013
2h 14m
7.9

7.9/10

11,915 votes • View on IMDb
Drama History

"The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup."

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.

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Status: Released

Budget: $20,000,000

Revenue: $187,000,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
New Regency Pictures Plan B Entertainment River Road Entertainment Regency Enterprises Film4 Productions
Production Countries
United Kingdom United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

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Quick Facts

Release Date October 18, 2013
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt2024544
Website Visit Site

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

Adepero Oduye
Adepero Oduye

Eliza

Scoot McNairy
Scoot McNairy

Brown

Paul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti

Theophilus Freeman

Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt

Samuel Bass

Michael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams

Robert

Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard

Mistress Shaw

Key Crew

Dede Gardner
Producer
Bill Pohlad
Producer
John Ridley
Screenplay
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Steve McQueen
Director
Anthony Katagas
Producer
Jeremy Kleiner
Producer
Steve McQueen
Producer