Movies Confirmed 7.9

12 Years a Slave

"The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup."

October 18, 2013 2h 14m Steve McQueen

Drama History

7.9

12,275 votes

2h 14m

Runtime

Popularity

Released 4750 days ago — October 18, 2013

About

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.

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

Trailer

Release Date

October 18, 2013

Status

Confirmed

Director

Steve McQueen

Platform / Region

Cinema

Production

New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment

Budget

$20.0M

Revenue

$187.0M

Language

English

Details

Age Rating: R
TMDB Status: Released
Writers: John Ridley, Solomon Northup
Producers: Dede Gardner, Bill Pohlad, Arnon Milchan
Composer: Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: Sean Bobbitt
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages: English

Release Dates by Region

Indonesia · Premiere: November 23, 2013
Indonesia · Limited: February 22, 2014
Indonesia · Theatrical: February 26, 2014
United States · Premiere: August 30, 2013
United States · Premiere: October 8, 2013
United States · Limited: October 18, 2013
United States · Theatrical: November 8, 2013
United States · Physical: March 4, 2014

Where to Watch

United States: Rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand | Buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Data by TMDB / JustWatch.

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