12 Years a Slave Movie (2013): Where to watch and stream online

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12 Years a Slave

2013, Movie, 2h 14min

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.

Country: United Kingdom,United States

Director:

Steve McQueen

Cast:

Brad Pitt,

Benedict Cumberbatch,

Alfre Woodard,

Paul Giamatti

Reviews

Critic A.A. Dowd

rated

...McQueen has constructed another intensely physical character study about a man trapped in his own flesh.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Susan Wloszczyna

rated

...a somber, meditative, almost poetic film that delivers the horrors of bondage stripped down and head-on.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Ian Freer

rated

Occasionally, McQueen holds on imagery to create an almost abstract metaphorical beauty...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Paul Macinnes

rated

Stark, visceral and unrelenting, 12 Years a Slave is not just a great film but a necessary one.

Read full review at The Guardian

Frederik Faaborg

Oh my gosh! What a movie! Felt it through and through

3 years ago

Oskar Tengberg

rated

Very Good!

3 years ago

Frequently asked questions

What is 12 Years a Slave about? Toggle content

"12 Years a Slave" is a gripping historical drama that tells the remarkable true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man living in New York during the pre-Civil War era. His life takes a horrific turn when he is kidnapped and sold into slavery, forcing him to endure unimaginable cruelty and hardship on southern plantations. Despite the immense suffering, Solomon's unwavering hope for freedom and reunion with his family fuels his spirit. Throughout twelve agonizing years, he faces harsh realities while also encountering moments of unexpected kindness from fellow captives and even some white individuals. This powerful narrative captures not only the struggle for survival but also the fight to maintain dignity in an oppressive world. Ultimately, it serves as a poignant reminder of resilience against injustice.

Where can I stream 12 Years a Slave? Toggle content

You can stream 12 Years a Slave on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

What movies are similar to 12 Years a Slave? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as 12 Years a Slave include Green Book, Hacksaw Ridge, The Imitation Game, Black Mass, Silence, Detroit.

When was 12 Years a Slave released in theaters? Toggle content

12 Years a Slave was released in theaters on November 8, 2013.