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Feature film — 2013

12 Years a Slave (2013)

7.92h 14mDrama — History

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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A high-signal pick with 12,328 votes.

New Regency Pictures / Plan B Entertainment / River Road Entertainment / Regency Enterprises / Film4 Productions

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Director: Steve McQueen

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Cast & crew

Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Solomon Northup

Michael Fassbender as Edwin Epps

Michael Fassbender

Edwin Epps

Lupita Nyong'o as Patsey

Lupita Nyong'o

Patsey

Benedict Cumberbatch as William Ford

Benedict Cumberbatch

William Ford

Paul Dano as John Tibeats

Paul Dano

John Tibeats

Sarah Paulson as Mary Epps

Sarah Paulson

Mary Epps

Adepero Oduye as Eliza

Adepero Oduye

Eliza

Scoot McNairy as Brown

Scoot McNairy

Brown

Paul Giamatti as Theophilus Freeman

Paul Giamatti

Theophilus Freeman

Brad Pitt as Samuel Bass

Brad Pitt

Samuel Bass

Michael Kenneth Williams as Robert

Michael Kenneth Williams

Robert

Alfre Woodard as Mistress Shaw

Alfre Woodard

Mistress Shaw

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