12 Years a Slave
2013 . Drama, History . 2h 14m
8.6
Everyone
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About the movie
8.1/10 
95/100
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.
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Actors:
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano
Director:
Steve McQueen
Rated:
R
Writer:
John Ridley (screenplay by), Solomon Northup (based on "Twelve Years a Slave" by)
Language:
English
Release:
18 Oct 2013
Reviews
Henry Lewington
1 month ago
9
A brutal and hard hitting yet brilliant film, a must watch for everyone
Bruce Jacobs
2 months ago
10
Very emotional true story. Excellent directing.😇
Vitaly Yadreuski
3 months ago
8
Great movie with an important historical message. Can be quite shocking for someone.
Audrey Cartwright
5 months ago
8
Very sad but also shows the beauty of humanity in a time where people treated others as less than. A reminder to never forget
Golden Globe Awards 
10 months ago
10
🏆 Winner of Best Motion Picture (Drama) 2013
The Oscars
10 months ago
10
🏆 Best Picture 2013
DP Singh Dhillon
1 year ago
10
Watched 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
Tanja Juel
1 year ago
10
Ganske enkelt fantastisk!
Ditte Sonne
1 week ago
9
Angela M. Magrini
1 month ago
8
Ognjena Jankovic
1 month ago
9
Beth Jane
2 months ago
8
Pia Kræfting
2 months ago
9
Harald Luckow
2 months ago
8
Libby J
2 months ago