12 Years a Slave (2013)

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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12 Years a Slave (2013) 7.9 R

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.

Genres

Drama

History

Top Billed Cast

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

Director

Steve McQueen

Screenplay

John Ridley

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup

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12 Years a Slave

Alternative Title	12 Years a Slave
Release Date	October 18, 2013
Original Language	English
Runtime	134 min
Certification	R
Popularity Index (TMDB)	18.23
Rating (TMDB)	7.90

12 Years a Slave (2013)

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The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup

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Top Billed Cast

Director

Screenplay

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup

Is this DVD available?

12 Years a Slave

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Django Unchained

The Retrieval

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12 Years a Slave (2013) 7.9 R