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.
Genre: Drama, History
Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano
Producer: Hans Zimmer, Brad Pitt, Arnon Milchan, Tessa Ross, Francine Maisler
IMDb Score: 7.9/10 by 7710 users
Runtime: 134 minutes
Released: 10/18/2013