12 Years a Slave

2013 2h 14mDrama, History,

8.195%90%7.9

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
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12 Years A Slave: Faces
12 Years A Slave: FacesBehind the Scenes
12 Years A Slave: Legacy
12 Years A Slave: LegacyBehind the Scenes
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
12 Years A Slave: Take ComfortScene