12 Years a Slave

  • 2013 (US)
  • 2h 14m

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The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

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Steve McQueen on 12 YEARS A SLAVE - AFI Movie Club
Steve McQueen on 12 YEARS A SLAVE - AFI Movie Club
12 YEARS A SLAVE | Director’s Commentary | Fox Searchlight
12 YEARS A SLAVE | Director’s Commentary | Fox Searchlight
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Director Steve McQueen on the timeliness of 12 YEARS A SLAVE
Director Steve McQueen on the timeliness of 12 YEARS A SLAVE
Watch on Digital HD Now!
Watch on Digital HD Now!
Watch on Digital HD Now!
Watch on Digital HD Now!
"On Education"
"On Education"
Nominated for 9 Academy Awards
Nominated for 9 Academy Awards
AFI AWARDS 2013: '12 YEARS A SLAVE'
AFI AWARDS 2013: '12 YEARS A SLAVE'
"The Faces of Solomon Northup"
"The Faces of Solomon Northup"
"Solomon's Legacy"
"Solomon's Legacy"
In cinemas 10th January
In cinemas 10th January
"Soap"
"Soap"
"The Cast"
"The Cast"
"Electrifying"
"Electrifying"
"A Director's Vision"
"A Director's Vision"
"Welcome to Washington"
"Welcome to Washington"
"I Did As Instructed"
"I Did As Instructed"
12 YEARS A SLAVE | Steve McQueen Q&A
12 YEARS A SLAVE | Steve McQueen Q&A
12 YEARS A SLAVE: "Let Me Weep, Solomon"
12 YEARS A SLAVE: "Let Me Weep, Solomon"
"Take Comfort"
"Take Comfort"
"What'd You Say to Pats?"
"What'd You Say to Pats?"
NYFF51: "12 Years a Slave" Q&A | Steve McQueen + Cast
NYFF51: "12 Years a Slave" Q&A | Steve McQueen + Cast
NYFF51: John Ridley | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: John Ridley | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Rob Steinberg | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Rob Steinberg | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Kelsey Scott | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Kelsey Scott | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Lupita Nyong'o | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Lupita Nyong'o | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Alfre Woodard | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Alfre Woodard | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Paul Dano | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Paul Dano | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Chiwetel Ejiofor | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Chiwetel Ejiofor | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Steve McQueen | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Steve McQueen | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Sarah Paulson | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Sarah Paulson | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Michael K. Williams | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Michael K. Williams | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Michael Fassbender | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Michael Fassbender | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
"Chiwetel Becomes Solomon"
"Chiwetel Becomes Solomon"
"Where You From, Platt?"
"Where You From, Platt?"
NYFF51: "12 Years a Slave" Press Conference | Steve McQueen
NYFF51: "12 Years a Slave" Press Conference | Steve McQueen
"Mind Your Wallet"
"Mind Your Wallet"
"I Want To Live"
"I Want To Live"
"Fight Back"
"Fight Back"
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Bill Pohlad - Producer] HD
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Bill Pohlad - Producer] HD
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Hans Zimmer - Composer] HD
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Hans Zimmer - Composer] HD
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Lupita Nyong'o] HD
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Lupita Nyong'o] HD
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Adepero Oduye] HD
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Adepero Oduye] HD
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Chiwetel Ejiofor] HD
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Chiwetel Ejiofor] HD
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Steve McQueen - Director] HD
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Steve McQueen - Director] HD
Michael Fassbender on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects
Michael Fassbender on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects
Brad Pitt on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects
Brad Pitt on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects
Benedict Cumberbatch on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects
Benedict Cumberbatch on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects
12 YEARS A SLAVE Press Conference | Festival 2013
12 YEARS A SLAVE Press Conference | Festival 2013
"A Portrait of Solomon Northup"
"A Portrait of Solomon Northup"
Official Trailer
Official Trailer

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Storyline

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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The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

Genres

  • Drama
  • History

Details

Release date

2013-10-18 (United States)

Countries of origin

  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America

Official site

Official site

Language

  • English

Also known as

12 Years a Slave

Filming locations

  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America

Production companies

  • New Regency Pictures
  • Plan B Entertainment
  • River Road Entertainment
  • Regency Enterprises
  • Film4 Productions

Box office

Revenue

$187,000,000.00

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