12 Years a Slave

Directed by Steve McQueen
R
2013    2h 14mDrama, History,
8.195%90%
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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Cast of 12 Years a Slave

  • Chiwetel EjioforSolomon Northup
  • Michael FassbenderEdwin Epps
  • Lupita Nyong'oPatsey
  • Benedict CumberbatchWilliam Ford
  • Paul DanoJohn Tibeats
  • Sarah PaulsonMary Epps
  • Adepero OduyeEliza
  • Scoot McNairyBrown
  • Paul GiamattiTheophilus Freeman
  • Brad PittSamuel Bass / Producer
  • Michael Kenneth WilliamsRobert
  • Alfre WoodardMistress Shaw
  • Chris ChalkClemens
  • Taran KillamHamilton
  • Bill CampRadburn
  • Kelsey ScottAnne Northup
  • Bryan BattJudge Turner
  • Quvenzhané WallisMargaret Northup
  • Garret DillahuntArmsby
  • Dwight HenryUncle Abram
  • Dickie GravoisOverseer
  • Ashley DykeAnna
  • Cameron ZeiglerAlonzo Northup
  • Tony BentleyMr. Moon
  • Christopher BerryBurch
  • Mister Mackey Jr.Randall
  • Craig TateJohn
  • Storm ReidEmily
  • Tom ProctorBiddee
  • Marc MacaulayCaptain
  • Vivian Fleming-AlvarezMulatto Woman
  • Douglas M. GriffinSailor
  • John McConnellJonus Ray
  • Marcus Lyle BrownJasper
  • Richard HoldenFitzgerald
  • Rob SteinbergParker
  • Anwan GloverCape
  • James C. VictorBuyer
  • Liza J. BennettMistress Ford
  • Nicole CollinsRachel
  • J.D. EvermoreChapin
  • Andy DylanTreach
  • Deneen TylerPhebe
  • Mustafa HarrisSam
  • Gregory BrightEdward
  • Austin PurnellBob
  • Thomas Francis MurphyPatroller
  • Andre De'Sean ShanksVictim 1
  • Kelvin Harrison, Jr.Victim 2
  • Scott M. JeffersonMaster Shaw
  • Isaiah JacksonZachary
  • Topsy ChapmanSlave Spiritual Singer 1
  • Devin Maurice EvansSlave Spiritual Singer 2
  • Jay HuguleySheriff
  • Devyn A. TylerMargaret Northup (adult)
  • Willo Jean-BaptisteMargaret's Husband
  • Jason AmentCooke (uncredited)
  • Jon ArthurSteamboat Crew 1st Mate (uncredited)
  • Sean Paul BraudLynchman (uncredited)
  • Blake BurtUpper Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
  • Carroll BurtLower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
  • Edward J. ClareRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
  • JJ CokerMr. Bartholomew (uncredited)
  • Haylie CreppelChild in the Park (uncredited)
  • Justin Edward DavisSaratoga Park Pedestrian (uncredited)
  • Jim JohnsonLower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
  • Mark JoyceStreet Merchant (uncredited)
  • John C. KleinLumber Mill Customer (uncredited)
  • Gerard 'Jerry' LewisSlave Guard (uncredited)
  • Kevonte McdonaldSlave (uncredited)
  • Ritchie MontgomeryRoadman (uncredited)
  • Jason OwenSafty (uncredited)
  • Shawn ParsonsRoad Man (uncredited)
  • Haley PowellSlave Girl (uncredited)
  • Wayne PéreWinslow (uncredited)
  • Terrell Ransom Jr.Slave Boy (uncredited)
  • Erin RementerBallroom Dancer (uncredited)
  • Andre RobinsonSlave Boy (uncredited)
  • Corrina Roshea BobbSlave Buyer (uncredited)
  • Jarett ShortsHornboy (uncredited)
  • Chaz SmithCigar Smoker (uncredited)
  • Tyler SoerriesBoy Playing in Park (uncredited)
  • Tre TureaudSaratoga Park Pedestrians (uncredited)
  • Justin Christopher VaughnEzra (uncredited)
  • Bob WalkerAbolitionist Landowner (uncredited)
  • Caroline Grace WilliamsonFord Daughter (uncredited)
  • Timothy WyantFord Lumber Buyer (uncredited)
  • Steve McQueenDirector / Producer
  • Solomon NorthupWriter
  • John RidleyWriter
  • Jeremy KleinerProducer
  • Anthony KatagasProducer
  • Dede GardnerProducer
  • Arnon MilchanProducer
  • Bill PohladProducer
  • Bianca StigterProducer

12 Years a Slave Ratings & Reviews

  • gamegye87d ago
    Deserves the praise, well paced. A true story to top it off.
  • Mister ArnMay 14, 2025
    As difficult as this movie was to watch, it must have been even harder to make. Mans ability for cruelty hasn't gone away and films like this help to remind us of it's possible scope.
  • HumptyFebruary 20, 2025
    Title says it all since the year it came out 😏

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  • 12 Years A Slave: Faces
    12 Years A Slave: FacesBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: Legacy
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  • 12 Years A Slave: The Cast
    12 Years A Slave: The CastBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: The Team
    12 Years A Slave: The TeamBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: Director's Vision
    12 Years A Slave: Director's VisionBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: Chiwetel Becomes Solomon
    12 Years A Slave: Chiwetel Becomes SolomonBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: A Portrait Of Solomo Northup
    12 Years A Slave: A Portrait Of Solomo NorthupBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: Lupita Nyong'o On Her Character
    12 Years A Slave: Lupita Nyong'o On Her CharacterBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: Alfre Woodard On Steve McQueen's Work
    12 Years A Slave: Alfre Woodard On Steve McQueen's WorkBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: Benedict Cumberbatch On His Character
    12 Years A Slave: Benedict Cumberbatch On His CharacterBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: Sarah Paulson On Her Character's Costume
    12 Years A Slave: Sarah Paulson On Her Character's CostumeBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: Adepero Oduye On Working With Chiwetel Ejiofor
    12 Years A Slave: Adepero Oduye On Working With Chiwetel EjioforBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: Michael Fassbender On The Director Steve McQueen
    12 Years A Slave: Michael Fassbender On The Director Steve McQueenBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: Paul Dano On Working With Director Steve McQueen
    12 Years A Slave: Paul Dano On Working With Director Steve McQueenBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: Steve McQueen On What Attracted Him To The Project
    12 Years A Slave: Steve McQueen On What Attracted Him To The ProjectBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: Chiwetel Ejiofor On What He Hopes Audiences Can Get Out Of The Film
    12 Years A Slave: Chiwetel Ejiofor On What He Hopes Audiences Can Get Out Of The FilmBehind the Scenes
  • 12 Years A Slave: Soap
    12 Years A Slave: SoapScene
  • 12 Years A Slave: Take Comfort
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