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12 Years a Slave (2013)

8.1/10 2013 2h 14m
BiographyDramaHistory
2013 • R • 134 min • Biography, Drama, History
12 Years a Slave (2013) poster
★ 8.1 / 10  IMDb
Biography Drama History
DirectorSteve McQueen
WriterJohn Ridley, Solomon Northup
StarsChiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michael Fassbender
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom, United States
Box Office: $56,671,993

About 12 Years a Slave

Based on an incredible true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into sl…

Ratings & Reviews

8.1/10
IMDb
95%
Rotten Tomatoes
96/100
Metacritic
🏆 Won 3 Oscars. 244 wins & 338 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
Steve McQueen
Writer
John Ridley
Writer
Solomon Northup
Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Actor
Michael Kenneth Williams
Actor
Michael Fassbender
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8.1/10
IMDb Rating
2h 14min
Runtime
2013
Year

FAQ: 12 Years a Slave (2013)

What genre is 12 Years a Slave (2013)?
12 Years a Slave (2013) is listed as Biography, Drama, History.
How long is 12 Years a Slave (2013)?
12 Years a Slave (2013) has a runtime of 2h 14min (134 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 2013
Rating 8.1/10
Duration 2h 14m
Genre Drama

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