12 Years a Slave
"The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup"
2013-10-18
7.936
en 134mDramaHistory
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
Producer
Jeremy Kleiner
Editor
Joe Walker
Director of Photography
Sean Bobbitt
Original Music Composer
Hans Zimmer
Novel
Solomon Northup
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Status
ReleasedRevenue
$187,000,000Budget
$20,000,000Countries
- United States of America
- United Kingdom
Companies
- New Regency Pictures
- Plan B Entertainment
- River Road Entertainment
- Regency Enterprises
