12 Years a Slave
12 Years a Slave
7.9
12,034
Year
2013
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre
Drama, History
The slogan
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
Director
Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen
Director
Writer
Solomon Northup
Solomon Northup
Novel
John Ridley
John Ridley
Screenplay
Budget
20,000,000 $
Fees
187,000,000 $
Duration
2h 14min
Website
Description
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.
