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12 Years a Slave

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

2013★ 7.9 · 12K2h 14mDramaHistory

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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.

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Cast

Brad Pitt
as Samuel Bass

Lupita Nyong'o
as Patsey

Benedict Cumberbatch
as William Ford

Michael Fassbender
as Edwin Epps

Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Solomon Northup

Paul Giamatti
as Theophilus Freeman

Scoot McNairy
as Brown

Sarah Paulson
as Mary Epps

Paul Dano
as John Tibeats

Alfre Woodard
as Mistress Shaw

Bill Camp
as Radburn

Garret Dillahunt
as Armsby

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Release date: 2013-10-18

Budget: $20,000,000

Revenue: $187,000,000

Runtime: 2h 14m

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