

12 Years a Slave (2013)
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
Plot Summary
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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Steve McQueen
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It has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 12298 votes.
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12 Years a Slave was directed by Steve McQueen and released in 2013.
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12 Years a Slave has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 2013-10-18
- Budget
- $20.0M
- Box Office
- $187.0M
- Status
- Released

















