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12 Years a Slave
“The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.”
7.9(12,034 votes)·2013 134m·EN· United Kingdom
Directed by Steve McQueen
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.
TMDB
7.9/10
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Director
Steve McQueen
Studios
New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Regency Enterprises
Budget
$20.0M
Revenue
$187.0M