12 Years a Slave
2013 • Drama | History
7.932 (11,939)
Steve McQueen
Director
Status
Released
Release date
October 18, 2013
Duration
134 Min
Language
English
Popularity
8.0639
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$187,000,000
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.
