12 Years a Slave (2013)

Not under 16

Reason:ViolenceProfanity

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Plot

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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Trailer Official Trailer Trailer "Fight Back" Trailer "Electrifying" Trailer In cinemas 10th January Trailer Nominated for 9 Academy Awards Trailer Watch on Digital HD Now! Trailer Watch on Digital HD Now! Trailer TV spot Featurette "A Portrait of Solomon Northup" Featurette 12 YEARS A SLAVE Press Conference | Festival 2013 Featurette Benedict Cumberbatch on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects Featurette Brad Pitt on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects Featurette Michael Fassbender on the TIFF Red Carpet for 12 Years a Slave | CBC Connects Clip "I Want To Live" Clip "Mind Your Wallet" Featurette NYFF51: "12 Years a Slave" Press Conference | Steve McQueen Clip "Where You From, Platt?" Featurette "Chiwetel Becomes Solomon" Featurette NYFF51: Michael Fassbender | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette NYFF51: Michael K. Williams | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette NYFF51: Sarah Paulson | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette NYFF51: Steve McQueen | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette NYFF51: Chiwetel Ejiofor | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet Featurette NYFF51: Paul Dano | "12 Years A Slave" Red Carpet

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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…21. Jun 2014

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Andres Gomez ★ 8.0/10

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…2. May 2015

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post_orgasmic_mood ★ 8.0/10

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…20. Feb 2017

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Shreyance Parakh ★ 10.0/10

**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…4. May 2017

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CinemaSerf ★ 7.0/10

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. It’s this latter-day people trafficking that sees s…14. Jan 2026

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