Released:
2013-10-18

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.

Director:
Steve McQueen

Runtime:
2h 14min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Chiwetel Ejiofor
  as
  Solomon Northup
• 
  Michael Fassbender
  as
  Edwin Epps
• 
  Lupita Nyong'o
  as
  Patsey
• 
  Benedict Cumberbatch
  as
  William Ford
• 
  Paul Dano
  as
  John Tibeats