12 Years a Slave (2013)
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
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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.
Status: Released
Release Date: Oct 18, 2013
Runtime: 2h 14m
Director: Steve McQueen
Writer: John Ridley
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Top Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Solomon Northup
Michael Fassbender
Edwin Epps
Lupita Nyong'o
Patsey
Benedict Cumberbatch
William Ford
Paul Dano
John Tibeats
Sarah Paulson
Mary Epps
Adepero Oduye
Eliza
Scoot McNairy
Brown
Paul Giamatti
Theophilus Freeman
Brad Pitt
Samuel Bass
Michael Kenneth Williams
Robert
Alfre Woodard
Mistress Shaw
Chris Chalk
Clemens
Taran Killam
Hamilton
Bill Camp
Radburn
Kelsey Scott
Anne Northup
Bryan Batt
Judge Turner
Quvenzhané Wallis
Margaret Northup
Garret Dillahunt
Armsby
Dwight Henry
Uncle Abram
Dickie Gravois
Overseer
Ashley Dyke
Anna
Cameron Zeigler
Alonzo Northup
Tony Bentley
Mr. Moon
Christopher Berry
Burch
Mister Mackey Jr.
Randall
Craig Tate
John
Storm Reid
Emily
Tom Proctor
Biddee
Marc Macaulay
Captain
Vivian Fleming-Alvarez
Mulatto Woman
Douglas M. Griffin
Sailor
John McConnell
Jonus Ray
Marcus Lyle Brown
Jasper
Richard Holden
Fitzgerald
Rob Steinberg
Parker
Anwan Glover
Cape
James C. Victor
Buyer
Liza J. Bennett
Mistress Ford
Nicole Collins
Rachel
J.D. Evermore
Chapin
Andy Dylan
Treach
Deneen Tyler
Phebe
Mustafa Harris
Sam
Gregory Bright
Edward
Austin Purnell
Bob
Thomas Francis Murphy
Patroller
Andre De'Sean Shanks
Victim 1
Kelvin Harrison, Jr.
Victim 2
Scott M. Jefferson
Master Shaw
Isaiah Jackson
Zachary
Topsy Chapman
Slave Spiritual Singer 1
Devin Maurice Evans
Slave Spiritual Singer 2
Jay Huguley
Sheriff
Devyn A. Tyler
Margaret Northup (adult)
Willo Jean-Baptiste
Margaret's Husband
Jason Ament
Cooke (uncredited)
Jon Arthur
Steamboat Crew 1st Mate (uncredited)
Sean Paul Braud
Lynchman (uncredited)
Blake Burt
Upper Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
Carroll Burt
Lower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
Edward J. Clare
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
JJ Coker
Mr. Bartholomew (uncredited)
Haylie Creppel
Child in the Park (uncredited)
Justin Edward Davis
Saratoga Park Pedestrian (uncredited)
Jim Johnson
Lower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
John C. Klein
Lumber Mill Customer (uncredited)
Gerard 'Jerry' Lewis
Slave Guard (uncredited)
Kevonte Mcdonald
Slave (uncredited)
Ritchie Montgomery
Roadman (uncredited)
Jason Owen
Safty (uncredited)
Shawn Parsons
Road Man (uncredited)
Wayne Pére
Winslow (uncredited)
Terrell Ransom Jr.
Slave Boy (uncredited)
Erin Rementer
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
Andre Robinson
Slave Boy (uncredited)
Corrina Roshea Bobb
Slave Buyer (uncredited)
Jarett Shorts
Hornboy (uncredited)
Tyler Soerries
Boy Playing in Park (uncredited)
Tre Tureaud
Saratoga Park Pedestrians (uncredited)
Justin Christopher Vaughn
Ezra (uncredited)
Bob Walker
Abolitionist Landowner (uncredited)
Caroline Grace Williamson
Ford Daughter (uncredited)
Timothy Wyant
Ford Lumber Buyer (uncredited)
Official Videos
Steve McQueen on 12 YEARS A SLAVE - AFI Movie Club
12 YEARS A SLAVE | Director’s Commentary | Fox Searchlight
12 Years A Slave TV spot
Director Steve McQueen on the timeliness of 12 YEARS A SLAVE
12 Years a Slave | Watch on Digital HD Now! | FOX Home Entertainment
12 Years a Slave | Watch on Digital HD Now! | FOX Home Entertainment
"On Education"
12 YEARS A SLAVE: Nominated for 9 Academy Awards
AFI AWARDS 2013: '12 YEARS A SLAVE'
"The Faces of Solomon Northup"
"Solomon's Legacy"
12 Years A Slave - In cinemas 10th January
"Soap"
"The Cast"
12 YEARS A SLAVE - "Electrifying"
"A Director's Vision"
"Welcome to Washington"
"I Did As Instructed"
12 YEARS A SLAVE | Steve McQueen Q&A
12 YEARS A SLAVE: "Let Me Weep, Solomon"
"Take Comfort"
"What'd You Say to Pats?"
NYFF51: "12 Years a Slave" Q&A | Steve McQueen + Cast
NYFF51: John Ridley | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Rob Steinberg | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Kelsey Scott | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Lupita Nyong'o | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Alfre Woodard | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Paul Dano | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Chiwetel Ejiofor | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Steve McQueen | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Sarah Paulson | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Michael K. Williams | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
NYFF51: Michael Fassbender | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet
"Chiwetel Becomes Solomon"
"Where You From, Platt?"
NYFF51: "12 Years a Slave" Press Conference | Steve McQueen
"Mind Your Wallet"
"I Want To Live"
12 YEARS A SLAVE: "Fight Back"
![12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Bill Pohlad - Producer] HD](https://img.youtube.com/vi/f908OkPiNXw/mqdefault.jpg)
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Bill Pohlad - Producer] HD
![12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Hans Zimmer - Composer] HD](https://img.youtube.com/vi/K3cXWbTfVY4/mqdefault.jpg)
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Hans Zimmer - Composer] HD
![12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Lupita Nyong'o] HD](https://img.youtube.com/vi/2iTJyHGQDPw/mqdefault.jpg)
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Lupita Nyong'o] HD
![12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Adepero Oduye] HD](https://img.youtube.com/vi/M3shq9P6Lsk/mqdefault.jpg)
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Adepero Oduye] HD
![12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Chiwetel Ejiofor] HD](https://img.youtube.com/vi/0XDlSUySXrc/mqdefault.jpg)
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Chiwetel Ejiofor] HD
![12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Steve McQueen - Director] HD](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Qlx-s-6YYFU/mqdefault.jpg)
12 YEARS A SLAVE - TIFF 2013 [Steve McQueen - Director] HD
Michael Fassbender on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects
Brad Pitt on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects
Benedict Cumberbatch on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects
12 YEARS A SLAVE Press Conference | Festival 2013
"A Portrait of Solomon Northup"
Official Trailer