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12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
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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.
Lupita Nyong'o radiates a haunting, luminous vulnerability that stays with you long after the screen fades to black. This unflinching portrait of stolen freedom forces a confrontation with the absolute cruelty of the American South.
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Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson, Adepero Oduye, Scoot McNairy, Paul Giamatti, Brad Pitt
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12 Years a Slave
The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.
You can stream 12 Years a Slave (2013) on Hulu with a subscription, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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95%
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90%
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Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson, Adepero Oduye, Scoot McNairy, Paul Giamatti, Brad Pitt
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12 Years a Slave is streaming on Hulu. Rent 12 Years a Slave on Apple TV+. Rent 12 Years a Slave on Fandango At Home. Buy 12 Years a Slave on Apple TV+. Buy 12 Years a Slave on Fandango At Home. 12 Years a Slave is not currently available on Netflix, Max, Disney+, Prime Video. Availability last verified July 15, 2026.