12 Years a Slave
"The extraordinary story of Solomon Northup"
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.
Movie Details
Budget
$20.0M
$20,000,000
Revenue
$187.0M
$187,000,000
Languages
English
Studio
New Regency Pictures
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Key Crew
Steve McQueen
Director
Jeremy Kleiner
Producer
Anthony Katagas
Producer
Brad Pitt
Producer
Steve McQueen
Producer
John Ridley
Screenplay
Dede Gardner
Producer
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Solomon Northup
Michael Fassbender
Edwin Epps
Lupita Nyong'o
Patsey
Benedict Cumberbatch
William Ford
Paul Dano
John Tibeats
Sarah Paulson
Mary Epps
Adepero Oduye
Eliza
Scoot McNairy
Brown
Paul Giamatti
Theophilus Freeman
Brad Pitt
Samuel Bass
Michael Kenneth Williams
Robert
Alfre Woodard
Mistress Shaw
Chris Chalk
Clemens
Taran Killam
Hamilton
Bill Camp
Radburn
Kelsey Scott
Anne Northup
Bryan Batt
Judge Turner
Quvenzhané Wallis
Margaret Northup
Garret Dillahunt
Armsby
Dwight Henry
Uncle Abram
