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12 Years a Slave (2013)

"The extraordinary true story of a free man."

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12 Years a Slave

year
2013
runtime
2h 14m
rating
7.9
genres
Drama
History
directors
Steve McQueen
actors
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Michael Fassbender
Lupita Nyong'o
Benedict Cumberbatch
Paul Dano

Plot Overview

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.

Top Cast & Characters

  • Chiwetel Ejiofor
    as Solomon Northup
  • Michael Fassbender
    as Edwin Epps
  • Lupita Nyong'o
    as Patsey
  • Benedict Cumberbatch
    as William Ford
  • Paul Dano
    as John Tibeats
  • Sarah Paulson
    as Mary Epps
  • Adepero Oduye
    as Eliza
  • Scoot McNairy
    as Brown

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The film is based on the memoirs of a free black man who was tricked into slavery and spent over a decade in bondage before regaining his freedom.