12 Years a Slave

2013    2h 14m    R
Drama, History, Biography
8.195%90%79%
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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 By
Steve McQueen
Written By
John Ridley, Solomon Northup
Studio
New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment,

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Cast of 12 Years a Slave
  • Chiwetel EjioforSolomon Northup
  • Michael FassbenderEdwin Epps
  • Lupita Nyong'oPatsey
  • Benedict CumberbatchWilliam Ford
  • Paul DanoJohn Tibeats
  • Sarah PaulsonMary Epps
  • Adepero OduyeEliza
  • Scoot McNairyBrown
  • Paul GiamattiTheophilus Freeman
  • Brad PittSamuel Bass
  • Michael Kenneth WilliamsRobert
  • Alfre WoodardMistress Shaw
  • Chris ChalkClemens
  • Taran KillamHamilton
  • Bill CampRadburn
  • Kelsey ScottAnne Northup
  • Bryan BattJudge Turner
  • Quvenzhané WallisMargaret Northup
  • Garret DillahuntArmsby
  • Dwight HenryUncle Abram
  • Dickie GravoisOverseer
  • Ashley DykeAnna
  • Cameron ZeiglerAlonzo Northup
  • Tony BentleyMr. Moon
  • Christopher BerryBurch
  • Mister Mackey Jr.Randall
  • Craig TateJohn
  • Storm ReidEmily
  • Tom ProctorBiddee
  • Marc MacaulayCaptain
  • Vivian Fleming-AlvarezMulatto Woman
  • Douglas M. GriffinSailor
  • John McConnellJonus Ray
  • Marcus Lyle BrownJasper
  • Richard HoldenFitzgerald
  • Rob SteinbergParker
  • Anwan GloverCape
  • James C. VictorBuyer
  • Liza J. BennettMistress Ford
  • Nicole CollinsRachel
  • J.D. EvermoreChapin
  • Andy DylanTreach
  • Deneen TylerPhebe
  • Mustafa HarrisSam
  • Gregory BrightEdward
  • Austin PurnellBob
  • Thomas Francis MurphyPatroller
  • Andre De'Sean ShanksVictim 1
  • Kelvin Harrison Jr.Victim 2
  • Scott M. JeffersonMaster Shaw
  • Isaiah JacksonZachary
  • Topsy ChapmanSlave Spiritual Singer 1
  • Devin Maurice EvansSlave Spiritual Singer 2
  • Jay HuguleySheriff
  • Devyn A. TylerMargaret Northup (adult)
  • Willo Jean-BaptisteMargaret's Husband
  • Jason AmentCooke (uncredited)
  • Jon ArthurSteamboat Crew 1st Mate (uncredited)
  • Sean Paul BraudLynchman (uncredited)
  • Blake BurtUpper Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
  • Carroll BurtLower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
  • Edward J. ClareRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
  • JJ CokerMr. Bartholomew (uncredited)
  • Haylie CreppelChild in the Park (uncredited)
  • Justin Edward DavisSaratoga Park Pedestrian (uncredited)
  • Jim JohnsonLower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
  • Mark JoyceStreet Merchant (uncredited)
  • John C. KleinLumber Mill Customer (uncredited)
  • Gerard 'Jerry' LewisSlave Guard (uncredited)
  • Kevonte McdonaldSlave (uncredited)
  • Ritchie MontgomeryRoadman (uncredited)
  • Jason OwenSafty (uncredited)
  • Shawn ParsonsRoad Man (uncredited)
  • Haley PowellSlave Girl (uncredited)
  • Wayne PéreWinslow (uncredited)
  • Terrell Ransom Jr.Slave Boy (uncredited)
  • Erin RementerBallroom Dancer (uncredited)
  • Andre RobinsonSlave Boy (uncredited)
  • Corrina Roshea BobbSlave Buyer (uncredited)
  • Jarett ShortsHornboy (uncredited)
  • Chaz SmithCigar Smoker (uncredited)
  • Tyler SoerriesBoy Playing in Park (uncredited)
  • Tre TureaudSaratoga Park Pedestrians (uncredited)
  • Justin Christopher VaughnEzra (uncredited)
  • Bob WalkerAbolitionist Landowner (uncredited)
  • Caroline Grace WilliamsonFord Daughter (uncredited)
  • Timothy WyantFord Lumber Buyer (uncredited)
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  • 12 Years A Slave
  • 12 Years a Slave (UK Trailer 1)
  • 12 Years a Slave (UK Trailer 2)
  • 12 Years A Slave (Blu-Ray/DVD Trailer)
  • 12 Years A Slave: Faces (Featurette)
  • 12 Years A Slave: Legacy (Featurette)
  • 12 Years A Slave: The Cast (Featurette)
  • 12 Years A Slave: The Team (Featurette)
  • 12 Years A Slave: Director's Vision (Featurette)
  • 12 Years A Slave: Lupita Nyong'o On Her Character
  • 12 Years A Slave: Alfre Woodard On Steve McQueen's Work
  • 12 Years A Slave: Benedict Cumberbatch On His Character
  • 12 Years A Slave: Chiwetel Becomes Solomon (Featurette)
  • 12 Years A Slave: Sarah Paulson On Her Character's Costume
  • 12 Years A Slave: A Portrait Of Solomo Northup (Featurette)
  • 12 Years A Slave: Adepero Oduye On Working With Chiwetel Ejiofor
  • 12 Years A Slave: Michael Fassbender On The Director Steve McQueen
  • 12 Years A Slave: Paul Dano On Working With Director Steve McQueen
  • 12 Years A Slave: Steve McQueen On What Attracted Him To The Project
  • 12 Years A Slave: Chiwetel Ejiofor On What He Hopes Audiences Can Get Out Of The Film
  • 12 Years A Slave: Soap
  • 12 Years A Slave: Take Comfort
  • 12 Years A Slave: I Want To Live
  • 12 Years A Slave: Mind Your Wallet
  • 12 Years A Slave: I Did As Instructed
  • 12 Years A Slave: Solomon, Let Me Weep
  • 12 Years A Slave: Welcome To Washington
  • 12 Years A Slave: Where You From Platt?
  • 12 Years A Slave: What'd You Say To Pats?
  • 12 Years A Slave: A Lusty Visit In The Night

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