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12 Years a Slave

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2013

7.7

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12 Years a Slave

2h 14min

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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.

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Nominated for 9 Academy Awards

In cinemas 10th January

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Original Title

12 Years a Slave

Runtime (Duration)

2h 14min

Directors

Critics & Audience Score

7.7

Total Votes

11,959

Release Year

2013

Country

United Kingdom, United States of America

Official Website

http://www.foxsearchlight.com/12yearsaslave

Production Budget

$20M

Box Office Revenue

$187M

Profit / Loss Analysis

$167M

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Casting

Actors

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Solomon Northup

Michael Fassbender

Michael Fassbender

Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Theophilus Freeman

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

Quvenzhané Wallis

Quvenzhané Wallis

Margaret Northup

Garret Dillahunt

Garret Dillahunt

Cameron Zeigler

Cameron Zeigler

Christopher Berry

Christopher Berry

Mister Mackey Jr.

Crew

ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSER

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Anthony Katagas

Anthony Katagas

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Patricia Norris

Solomon Northup

Solomon Northup

Francine Maisler

Francine Maisler

Adam Stockhausen

Adam Stockhausen

PRODUCTION DESIGN

Ma Kalaadevi Ananda

MAKEUP DEPARTMENT HEAD

COSTUME SUPERVISOR

ART DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR

Walter Schneider

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Jax Colby
Rating: 6
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February 3, 2026
Prepare for an emotionally intense and unflinching cinematic experience with Steve McQueen's '12 Years a Slave.' This powerful film is based on the harrowing true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man living in New York who is abducted and sold into slavery in the antebellum South. Chiwetel Ejiofor delivers a truly extraordinary and devastating performance as Solomon, capturing his journey from dignity to unimaginable suffering, and his enduring fight for freedom. Lupita Nyong'o won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her raw and heartbreaking portrayal of Patsey, a slave who endures brutal abuse. Michael Fassbender is equally chilling as the cruel plantation owner, Edwin Epps. McQueen's direction is unflinching, presenting the brutality of slavery with stark realism, forcing viewers to confront a painful chapter of history. The film's commitment to historical accuracy, drawing directly from Northup's autobiography, makes it an essential and profoundly impactful work. It's a difficult but crucial watch that sheds light on the horrors of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable cruelty.

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