12 Years a Slave Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender), 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 (Brad Pitt) will forever alter his life.

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Drama Adaptation Historical

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in 12 Years a Slave.

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  Chiwetel Ejiofor

  ... Solomon Northup

  The Life of Chuck, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

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  Michael Fassbender

  ... Plantation Owner

  Black Bag, Alien: Covenant

• T
  Taran Killam

  River Wild, Brother Nature

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  Brad Pitt

  F1, Se7en (IMAX - 30th Anniversary)

• P
  Paul Dano

  Prisoners, The Batman

• M
  Michael K. Williams

  ... Robert

  The Land, Captive

• G
  Garret Dillahunt

  Sarah's Oil, Widows

• C
  Chris Chalk

  ... Clemens Ray

  Lila and Eve, Detroit

• S
  Sarah Paulson

  The Post, Ocean's Eight

Crew Behind the Film

The 12 Years a Slave behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Steve McQueen last directed Blitz and Occupied City. The film's writer Steve McQueen last wrote Blitz and Widows.

Director

Steve McQueen

Screenwriters

Steve McQueen
John Ridley

Producers

Dede Gardner
Jeremy Kleiner

Production Details

What we know about the 12 Years a Slave movie production.

Production Updates for 12 Years a Slave

Apr 2013

Completed

Changed 12 Years a Slave movie production status. MPAA rating announced; assumed completed.

Mar 2013

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Now filming in New Orleans.

May 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Shoots this summer in New Orleans.

Apr 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Aug 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

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