Movie · 134 min · C · drm, hst
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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Available on 24 platforms across 9 countries.
Chart positions today
Currently charting in 15 countries, best placed at #144 in Germany.
Available languages
Audio: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, NB, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
Chart history
12 Years a Slave has spent 4 days in a top 3, 8 days in a top 10 and 99 days in a top 100 across the markets we track. Its best position anywhere is #1.
Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson, Adepero Oduye, Scoot McNairy, Paul Giamatti, Brad Pitt, Michael Kenneth Williams, Alfre Woodard, Chris Chalk, Taran Killam, Bill Camp, Kelsey Scott, Bryan Batt, Quvenzhané Wallis
Crew
Steve McQueen (director), John Ridley (screenplay), Dede Gardner (producer), Jeremy Kleiner (producer), Brad Pitt (producer), Anthony Katagas (producer), Arnon Milchan (producer), Bill Pohlad (producer), Steve McQueen (producer)
Awards
15 wins from 20 nominations.
- Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay 2014 — won
- Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography 2014 — won
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress 2014 — won
- Academy Award for Best Picture 2014 — won
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Film 2014 — won
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay 2014 — won
- BAFTA Award for Best Film 2013 — won
- Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Film 2013 — won
- Satellite Award for Best Film 2013 — won
- Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award 2013 — won
- Dorian Award for Film of the Year 2013 — won
- Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama 2013 — won
- AACTA International Award for Best Actor 2013 — won
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films — won
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films — won
- Academy Award for Best Actor 2014 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Production Design 2014 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Costume Design 2014 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor 2014 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Film Editing 2014 — nominated