2013 . Drama, History . 2h 14m
8.3 633 total
8.1665K total
8.1/10 
95/100In 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.
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano
Steve McQueen
R
John Ridley, Solomon Northup
English
18 Oct 2013
9 months ago
10Striking, riveting and poignantly true. The power held in scenes throughout the film, definitely opens minds to a hurtful past. Not for the faint hearted yet still kept me engaged all the way through.
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Comment 1 year ago
8Very sad but also shows the beauty of humanity in a time where people treated others as less than. A reminder to never forget
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10Watched this a couple of days ago. Such a marvellous piece of work showing the real face if humanity. Give the goosebumps through out the movie
1 like 3 comments 10 months ago
10Acting and story was amazing. Must watch movie.
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9A brutal and hard hitting yet brilliant film, a must watch for everyone
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8Great movie with an important historical message. Can be quite shocking for someone.
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