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12 Years a Slave

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

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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.

Directed bySteve McQueen

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
EN
Released
October 18, 2013
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$187,000,000
Studios
New Regency PicturesPlan B EntertainmentRiver Road Entertainment

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Nominated for 9 Academy Awards

Nominated for 9 Academy Awards

In cinemas 10th January

In cinemas 10th January

"Electrifying"

"Electrifying"

"Fight Back"

"Fight Back"

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen
Written by
John Ridley
John Ridley
Produced by
Dede Gardner
Dede Gardner
Bill Pohlad
Bill Pohlad

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