12 Years a Slave

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

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.

CastCrewDetailsGenres

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

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