12 Years a Slave

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2013 PG-13 2h 14m
7.9 /10
11.9K
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12 Years a Slave
12 Years a Slave
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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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Geronimo1967
14 Jan 2026

There are plenty of stories of slaves in the USA, but this is the only one I’ve come across where a free citizen is kidnapped and sold into slavery. I...

S
4 May 2017

**Dreaded at the thought that human kind ACTUALLY had this kind of livelihood at some point of time..** Could not gather my thoughts to write this ...

P
20 Feb 2017

Not in a long time have I seen a movie that brings out real emotions from my cold hearted soul. This movie brought them out in floods of tears. the...

T
2 May 2015

This movie is very, very well done. Well, edited and with the proper long shots at the proper moments bringing you to the life of Solomon without reme...

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