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A man in a white shirt and black pants runs against a stark white background, conveying a sense of urgency and determination. The poster features the title "12 Years a Slave" in bold, stylized text, emphasizing the film's historical significance and emotional weight.

12 Years a Slave

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

2013 · Movie · 134 min· Updated May 2026
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Budget:$20MBox Office:$188MRated:R

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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.

12 Years a Slave is a film that explores themes of slavery, plantation, based on memoir or autobiography. It also touches on violin player and physical abuse and black slave.

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Steve McQueen

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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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A man in a white shirt and black pants runs against a stark white background, conveying a sense of urgency and determination. The poster features the title "12 Years a Slave" in bold, stylized text, emphasizing the film's historical significance and emotional weight.

12 Years a Slave

The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.

2013•⭐ 7.9•134 min•Updated May 2026
🌐English

You can stream 12 Years a Slave (2013) on YouTube TV with a subscription.

Budget:$20MBox Office:$188MRated:R
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7.9/10

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95%

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90%

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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.

12 Years a Slave is a film that explores themes of slavery, plantation, based on memoir or autobiography. It also touches on violin player and physical abuse and black slave.

Director

Steve McQueen

Cast

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 YouTube TV. Availability last verified May 26, 2026.

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Film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 95% of critics gave the film a positive rating, based on 379 reviews, with an average score of 8.90/10. The site's consensus states, "It's far from...

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What Critics Say

Film review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 95% of critics gave the film a positive rating, based on 379 reviews, with an average score of 8.90/10. The site's consensus states, "It's far from...

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