12 Years a Slave (2013)

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.

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Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor in 12 Years a Slave

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Solomon Northup

Michael Fassbender in 12 Years a Slave

Michael Fassbender

Edwin Epps

Lupita Nyong'o in 12 Years a Slave

Lupita Nyong'o

Patsey

Benedict Cumberbatch in 12 Years a Slave

Benedict Cumberbatch

William Ford

Paul Dano in 12 Years a Slave

Paul Dano

John Tibeats

Sarah Paulson in 12 Years a Slave

Sarah Paulson

Mary Epps

Adepero Oduye in 12 Years a Slave

Adepero Oduye

Eliza

Scoot McNairy in 12 Years a Slave

Scoot McNairy

Brown

Paul Giamatti in 12 Years a Slave

Paul Giamatti

Theophilus Freeman

Brad Pitt in 12 Years a Slave

Brad Pitt

Samuel Bass

Michael Kenneth Williams in 12 Years a Slave

Michael Kenneth Williams

Robert

Alfre Woodard in 12 Years a Slave

Alfre Woodard

Mistress Shaw

Chris Chalk in 12 Years a Slave

Chris Chalk

Clemens

Taran Killam in 12 Years a Slave

Taran Killam

Hamilton

Bill Camp in 12 Years a Slave

Bill Camp

Radburn

Kelsey Scott in 12 Years a Slave

Kelsey Scott

Anne Northup

Bryan Batt in 12 Years a Slave

Bryan Batt

Judge Turner

Quvenzhané Wallis in 12 Years a Slave

Quvenzhané Wallis

Margaret Northup

Garret Dillahunt in 12 Years a Slave

Garret Dillahunt

Armsby

Dwight Henry in 12 Years a Slave

Dwight Henry

Uncle Abram

Dickie Gravois in 12 Years a Slave

Dickie Gravois

Overseer

Ashley Dyke in 12 Years a Slave

Ashley Dyke

Anna

Cameron Zeigler in 12 Years a Slave

Cameron Zeigler

Alonzo Northup

Tony Bentley in 12 Years a Slave

Tony Bentley

Mr. Moon

Christopher Berry in 12 Years a Slave

Christopher Berry

Burch

Mister Mackey Jr.

Randall

Craig Tate in 12 Years a Slave

Craig Tate

John

Storm Reid in 12 Years a Slave

Storm Reid

Emily

Tom Proctor in 12 Years a Slave

Tom Proctor

Biddee

Marc Macaulay in 12 Years a Slave

Marc Macaulay

Captain

Vivian Fleming-Alvarez in 12 Years a Slave

Vivian Fleming-Alvarez

Mulatto Woman

Douglas M. Griffin in 12 Years a Slave

Douglas M. Griffin

Sailor

John McConnell in 12 Years a Slave

John McConnell

Jonus Ray

Marcus Lyle Brown in 12 Years a Slave

Marcus Lyle Brown

Jasper

Richard Holden in 12 Years a Slave

Richard Holden

Fitzgerald

Rob Steinberg in 12 Years a Slave

Rob Steinberg

Parker

Anwan Glover in 12 Years a Slave

Anwan Glover

Cape

James C. Victor in 12 Years a Slave

James C. Victor

Buyer

Liza J. Bennett in 12 Years a Slave

Liza J. Bennett

Mistress Ford

Nicole Collins in 12 Years a Slave

Nicole Collins

Rachel

J.D. Evermore in 12 Years a Slave

J.D. Evermore

Chapin

Andy Dylan in 12 Years a Slave

Andy Dylan

Treach

Deneen Tyler in 12 Years a Slave

Deneen Tyler

Phebe

Mustafa Harris in 12 Years a Slave

Mustafa Harris

Sam

Gregory Bright in 12 Years a Slave

Gregory Bright

Edward

Austin Purnell in 12 Years a Slave

Austin Purnell

Bob

Thomas Francis Murphy in 12 Years a Slave

Thomas Francis Murphy

Patroller

Andre De'Sean Shanks in 12 Years a Slave

Andre De'Sean Shanks

Victim 1

Kelvin Harrison Jr. in 12 Years a Slave

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Victim 2

Scott M. Jefferson in 12 Years a Slave

Scott M. Jefferson

Master Shaw

Isaiah Jackson

Zachary

Topsy Chapman in 12 Years a Slave

Topsy Chapman

Slave Spiritual Singer 1

Devin Maurice Evans in 12 Years a Slave

Devin Maurice Evans

Slave Spiritual Singer 2

Jay Huguley in 12 Years a Slave

Jay Huguley

Sheriff

Devyn A. Tyler in 12 Years a Slave

Devyn A. Tyler

Margaret Northup (adult)

Willo Jean-Baptiste in 12 Years a Slave

Willo Jean-Baptiste

Margaret's Husband

Jason Ament in 12 Years a Slave

Jason Ament

Cooke (uncredited)

Jon Arthur in 12 Years a Slave

Jon Arthur

Steamboat Crew 1st Mate (uncredited)

Sean Paul Braud in 12 Years a Slave

Sean Paul Braud

Lynchman (uncredited)

Blake Burt in 12 Years a Slave

Blake Burt

Upper Class Pedestrian (uncredited)

Carroll Burt

Lower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)

Edward J. Clare in 12 Years a Slave

Edward J. Clare

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

JJ Coker

Mr. Bartholomew (uncredited)

Haylie Creppel in 12 Years a Slave

Haylie Creppel

Child in the Park (uncredited)

Justin Edward Davis

Saratoga Park Pedestrian (uncredited)

Jim Johnson

Lower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)

John C. Klein in 12 Years a Slave

John C. Klein

Lumber Mill Customer (uncredited)

Gerard 'Jerry' Lewis

Slave Guard (uncredited)

Kevonte Mcdonald

Slave (uncredited)

Ritchie Montgomery in 12 Years a Slave

Ritchie Montgomery

Roadman (uncredited)

Jason Owen

Safty (uncredited)

Shawn Parsons in 12 Years a Slave

Shawn Parsons

Road Man (uncredited)

Wayne Péré in 12 Years a Slave

Wayne Péré

Winslow (uncredited)

Terrell Ransom Jr. in 12 Years a Slave

Terrell Ransom Jr.

Slave Boy (uncredited)

Erin Rementer

Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

Andre Robinson in 12 Years a Slave

Andre Robinson

Slave Boy (uncredited)

Corrina Roshea Bobb in 12 Years a Slave

Corrina Roshea Bobb

Slave Buyer (uncredited)

Jarett Shorts

Hornboy (uncredited)

Tyler Soerries

Boy Playing in Park (uncredited)

Tre Tureaud

Saratoga Park Pedestrians (uncredited)

Justin Christopher Vaughn

Ezra (uncredited)

Bob Walker

Abolitionist Landowner (uncredited)

Caroline Grace Williamson

Ford Daughter (uncredited)

Timothy Wyant

Ford Lumber Buyer (uncredited)

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FAQ

When was 12 Years a Slave released?

12 Years a Slave was released on October 18, 2013.

How long is 12 Years a Slave?

12 Years a Slave runs for 2h 14m.

What is the rating for 12 Years a Slave?

12 Years a Slave has an average rating of 7.9/10 on Streambay.

What genre is 12 Years a Slave?

12 Years a Slave is classified as Drama and History.

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