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.

• DirectorSteve McQueen
• Release18 October 2013
• Genre
  Drama / History
• Duration2h 14m
• Budget$20,000,000
• Revenue$187,000,000
• Rate
  

  7.936
  11415 reviews
• Productions

  New Regency Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Regency Enterprises, Film4 Productions