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12 Years a Slave

2013 · 2h 14m · R

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What is it about? 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.

Genres: drama, history. Themes: slavery, louisiana, racism, period drama, slave owner, shocking.

Cast and crew 12 Years a Slave

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Full cast and crew84 cast members, 111 crew

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Trailer 12 Years a Slave

ENOfficial TrailerJuly 19, 2013

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Details 12 Years a Slave

Poster: 12 Years a Slave
Premiere
August 30, 2013, United States
First theatrical release
October 18, 2013
Release in the US
November 8, 2013
Countries
United Kingdom, United States
Original language
English
Rating
R
Studios
New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Film4 Productions

Numbers and release

Budget
$20M
Worldwide gross
$187M
From theaters to home (US)
116 days to DVD and Blu-ray

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How long is 12 Years a Slave?

2h 14m (134 minutes).

Who’s in 12 Years a Slave?

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson, Adepero Oduye, Scoot McNairy, Paul Giamatti, and Brad Pitt. Directed by Steve McQueen.

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