
About
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.
Rating and Reviews
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7.9/10
Shreyance Parakh
**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 review at the end of the movie.Feeling really bogg... read more
about 8 years ago
post_orgasmic_mood
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 acting was superb, especially from the lead Chiwe... read more
over 8 years ago
Andres Gomez
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 remedy. All the cast performs exceptionally well an... read more
about 10 years ago
kineticandroid
Sometimes, I just have to stop my brain in the middle of a film and just admire its exceptional craftsmanship. I found myself doing that time and time again during this film. Perhaps I was more open t... read more
about 11 years ago
People
Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor
Solomon Northup

Michael Fassbender
Edwin Epps

Lupita Nyong'o
Patsey

Benedict Cumberbatch
William Ford

Paul Dano
John Tibeats

Sarah Paulson
Mary Epps

Adepero Oduye
Eliza

Scoot McNairy
Brown

Paul Giamatti
Theophilus Freeman

Brad Pitt
Samuel Bass

Michael Kenneth Williams
Robert

Alfre Woodard
Mistress Shaw

Chris Chalk
Clemens

Taran Killam
Hamilton

Bill Camp
Radburn

Kelsey Scott
Anne Northup

Bryan Batt
Judge Turner

Quvenzhané Wallis
Margaret Northup

Garret Dillahunt
Armsby

Dwight Henry
Uncle Abram

Dickie Gravois
Overseer

Ashley Dyke
Anna

Cameron Zeigler
Alonzo Northup

Tony Bentley
Mr. Moon

Christopher Berry
Burch
Mister Mackey Jr.
Randall

Craig Tate
John

Storm Reid
Emily

Tom Proctor
Biddee

Marc Macaulay
Captain

Vivian Fleming-Alvarez
Mulatto Woman

Douglas M. Griffin
Sailor

John McConnell
Jonus Ray

Marcus Lyle Brown
Jasper

Richard Holden
Fitzgerald

Rob Steinberg
Parker

Anwan Glover
Cape

James C. Victor
Buyer

Liza J. Bennett
Mistress Ford

Nicole Collins
Rachel

J.D. Evermore
Chapin

Andy Dylan
Treach

Deneen Tyler
Phebe

Mustafa Harris
Sam

Gregory Bright
Edward

Austin Purnell
Bob

Thomas Francis Murphy
Patroller

Andre De'Sean Shanks
Victim 1

Kelvin Harrison, Jr.
Victim 2

Scott M. Jefferson
Master Shaw
Isaiah Jackson
Zachary

Topsy Chapman
Slave Spiritual Singer 1

Devin Maurice Evans
Slave Spiritual Singer 2

Jay Huguley
Sheriff

Devyn A. Tyler
Margaret Northup (adult)

Willo Jean-Baptiste
Margaret's Husband

Jason Ament
Cooke (uncredited)

Jon Arthur
Steamboat Crew 1st Mate (uncredited)

Sean Paul Braud
Lynchman (uncredited)

Blake Burt
Upper Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
Carroll Burt
Lower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)

Edward J. Clare
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
JJ Coker
Mr. Bartholomew (uncredited)

Haylie Creppel
Child in the Park (uncredited)
Justin Edward Davis
Saratoga Park Pedestrian (uncredited)
Jim Johnson
Lower Class Pedestrian (uncredited)
Mark Joyce
Street Merchant (uncredited)

John C. Klein
Lumber Mill Customer (uncredited)
Gerard 'Jerry' Lewis
Slave Guard (uncredited)
Kevonte Mcdonald
Slave (uncredited)

Ritchie Montgomery
Roadman (uncredited)
Jason Owen
Safty (uncredited)

Shawn Parsons
Road Man (uncredited)

Wayne Pére
Winslow (uncredited)

Terrell Ransom Jr.
Slave Boy (uncredited)
Erin Rementer
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

Andre Robinson
Slave Boy (uncredited)

Corrina Roshea Bobb
Slave Buyer (uncredited)
Jarett Shorts
Hornboy (uncredited)
Chaz Smith
Cigar Smoker (uncredited)
Tyler Soerries
Boy Playing in Park (uncredited)
Tre Tureaud
Saratoga Park Pedestrians (uncredited)
Justin Christopher Vaughn
Ezra (uncredited)
Bob Walker
Abolitionist Landowner (uncredited)
Caroline Grace Williamson
Ford Daughter (uncredited)
Timothy Wyant
Ford Lumber Buyer (uncredited)
Director

Steve McQueen
Director
Eva Z. Cabrera
Script Supervisor

Doug Torres
Assistant Director
Creator

Solomon Northup
Novel

John Ridley
Screenplay